For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,128 students in 68507, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in 68507, NE are Kahoa Elementary School, Norwood Park Elementary School and Pershing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68507 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68507, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68507, NE Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kahoa Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7700 Leighton St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1147
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1147
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Norwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4710 N 72nd St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1155
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1155
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6402 Judson St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1160
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1160
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
2635 N 63 St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Gr: PK | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
68507, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nebraska Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2311 N 60th St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 68507, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in 68507, NE include Kahoa Elementary School, Norwood Park Elementary School and Pershing Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68507?
4 public preschools are located in 68507.
What is the racial composition of students in 68507?
68507 public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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