For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,721 students in 68102, NE (there are , serving 41 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 68102, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68102, NE are Central High School, Kellom Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68102 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68102, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68102, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N 20th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-2660
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-2660
Gr: 9-12 | 2,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Kellom Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 N 24th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1680
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1680
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2021 St Mary's Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1740
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1740
Gr: PK-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
2123 Paul Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Gr: PK | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
68102, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2115 Burdette Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68102, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68102, NE include Central High School, Kellom Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68102?
4 public schools are located in 68102.
What percentage of students in 68102 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 68102 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68102?
68102 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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