For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,310 students in 68108, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 178 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 68108, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68108, NE are Bancroft Elementary School and Castelar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68108 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68108, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68108, NE Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bancroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2724 Riverview Blvd
Omaha, NE 68108
(531) 299-1040
Omaha, NE 68108
(531) 299-1040
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Castelar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2316 S 18th St
Omaha, NE 68108
(531) 299-1160
Omaha, NE 68108
(531) 299-1160
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Elementary School
Magnet School
810 Pine Street
Omaha, NE 68108
(531) 299-2980
Omaha, NE 68108
(531) 299-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68108, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68108, NE include Bancroft Elementary School and Castelar Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68108?
3 public schools are located in 68108.
What percentage of students in 68108 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 68108 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68108?
68108 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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