For the 2026 school year, there are 8 magnet public preschools serving 3,217 students in Nebraska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Nebraska (2026)
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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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 preschools in Nebraska?
The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Nebraska include Fullerton Magnet Center, Catlin Magnet Center and Crestridge Magnet Center.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Nebraska?
8 magnet public preschools are located in Nebraska.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Nebraska magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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