For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,864 students in 68516, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in 68516, NE are Wysong Elementary School, Maxey Elementary School and Cavett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68516 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68516, NE have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68516, NE Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wysong Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7901 Blanchard Boulevard
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1185
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1185
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Maxey Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 S 75th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1153
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1153
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #33.
Cavett Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7701 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1131
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1131
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Humann Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6720 Rockwood Ln
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1145
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1145
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Zeman Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 S 52nd St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1169
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1169
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: n/an/a
11100 South 70th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1315
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1315
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 68516, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 68516, NE include Wysong Elementary School, Maxey Elementary School and Cavett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68516?
6 public preschools are located in 68516.
What is the racial composition of students in 68516?
68516 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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