For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 634 students in 68504, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in 68504, NE are Riley Elementary School and Huntington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68504 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68504, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68504, NE Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5021 Orchard St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1164
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1164
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Huntington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 N 46th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1144
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1144
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Donald D Sherrill Education Cntr - Elementary School
Special Education School
330 N 56th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1924
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1924
Gr: PK-5
68504, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5801 N 33 St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Gr: PK | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
5801 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 68504, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in 68504, NE include Riley Elementary School and Huntington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68504?
3 public preschools are located in 68504.
What is the racial composition of students in 68504?
68504 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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