For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,785 students in 68144, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in 68144, NE are Prairie Lane Elementary School, Willa Cather Elementary School and Rockbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68144 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68144, NE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68144, NE Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11444 Hascall
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Willa Cather Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3030 S 139th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1315
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1315
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Rockbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2514 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6475
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6475
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3534 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6460
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6460
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2405 S 138th
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1295
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1295
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
Harvey Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15228 Shirley St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1386
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1386
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #77.
Cody Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3320 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1320
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1320
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3109 Pedersen Dr
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1880
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1880
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #99.
Catlin Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12736 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1180
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 68144, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 68144, NE include Prairie Lane Elementary School, Willa Cather Elementary School and Rockbrook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68144?
9 public preschools are located in 68144.
What is the racial composition of students in 68144?
68144 public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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