For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,210 students in 68117, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in 68117, NE are Belle Ryan Elementary School, Ashland Park/robbins Elementary School and Karen Western Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68117 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68117, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68117, NE Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1807 S 60th St
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1080
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1080
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Park/robbins Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5050 S 51st St
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1020
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1020
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #33.
Karen Western Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6224 H St
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 731-7477
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 731-7477
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
68117, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6224 H Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Grades: PK
| 19 students
5141 F St
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 733-1785
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 733-1785
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 68117, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 68117, NE include Belle Ryan Elementary School, Ashland Park/robbins Elementary School and Karen Western Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68117?
3 public preschools are located in 68117.
What is the racial composition of students in 68117?
68117 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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