For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,512 students in 68154, NE (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,461 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 68154, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68154, NE are Columbian Elementary School, Millard North High School and Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68154 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68154, NE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68154, NE Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Millard North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 S 144th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1365
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1365
Grades: 9-12
| 2,573 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 Piedmont Dr
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1390
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1390
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Crestridge Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
818 Crestridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Burke High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Burke Blvd
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-2580
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 1,915 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68154, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68154, NE include Columbian Elementary School, Millard North High School and Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68154?
5 public schools are located in 68154.
What percentage of students in 68154 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 68154 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68154?
68154 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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