For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,568 students in 68117, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 68117, NE are Wilson Focus School, Belle Ryan Elementary School and Karen Western Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68117 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68117, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68117, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Focus School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5141 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2260
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2260
Gr: 3-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Belle Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1807 S 60th St
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1080
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1080
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Karen Western Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6224 H St
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 731-7477
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 731-7477
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Ashland Park/robbins Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5050 S 51st St
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1020
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1020
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
5616 L Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2900
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2900
Gr: 9-11 | 1,153 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Program South
Special Education School
4875 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2970
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2970
Gr: 12
68117, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6224 H Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68117, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68117, NE include Wilson Focus School, Belle Ryan Elementary School and Karen Western Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68117?
6 public schools are located in 68117.
What is the racial composition of students in 68117?
68117 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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