For the 2025 school year, there are 15 magnet public schools serving 8,593 students in Nebraska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Nebraska are Fullerton Magnet Center, Catlin Magnet Center and Crestridge Magnet Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nebraska magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Schools in Nebraska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fullerton Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4711 N 138th St
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1460
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Catlin Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12736 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1180
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Crestridge Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
818 Crestridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Larimore Avenue
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Lothrop Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 North 22 Street
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1780
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1780
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Beveridge Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 S 120th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-2280
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-2280
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Western Hills Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6523 Western Avenue
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2240
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2240
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Morton Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4606 Terrace Dr
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2480
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2480
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5619 S 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2420
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,086 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6143 Whitmore St
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 299-2360
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 299-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2380
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2380
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Spring Lake Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4215 S 20th St
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2100
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3802 Redick Ave
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-2440
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-2440
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Skinner Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4304 N 33rd St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2080
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Conestoga Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Burdette St
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1260
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1260
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Nebraska include Fullerton Magnet Center, Catlin Magnet Center and Crestridge Magnet Center.
How many magnet public schools are located in Nebraska?
15 magnet public schools are located in Nebraska.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Nebraska magnet public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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