For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 771 students in 68131, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 755 private students). 51% of all K-12 students in 68131, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68131, NE are Ops Virtual Elementary School, Ops Virtual Middle School and Gifford Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68131 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68131, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68131, NE Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ops Virtual Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Ops Virtual Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Gifford Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
717 N 32nd St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2040
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2040
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4355 Charles St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2200
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
Accelere Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2606 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2830
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2830
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Blackburn Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2606 Hamilton Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2820
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2820
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0330
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0330
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Esl Teen Literacy Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2620
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2620
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway To College Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2606 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 622-2380
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 622-2380
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Independent Study Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3230 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9395
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9395
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Omaha Public Schools Homebased
Magnet School
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9632
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9632
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
3215 Cuming Street, 4th floor
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ops Virtual High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3230 Burt St - Rm 474b
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Parrish Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4315 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2860
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2860
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Program At Unmc Nebraska Medicine
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Munroe Meyer Building; 444 S 4
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9490
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9490
Grades: 12
| n/a students
68131, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3260 Davenport Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-9145
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-9145
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 229-0220
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 229-0220
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
3215 Cuming Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0220
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0220
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3215 Cuming Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0220
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0220
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Transition Program At Career Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
3230 Burt Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0332
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0332
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68131, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68131, NE include Ops Virtual Elementary School, Ops Virtual Middle School and Gifford Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68131?
15 public schools are located in 68131.
What percentage of students in 68131 go to public school?
51% of all K-12 students in 68131 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68131?
68131 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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