For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,696 students in 68506, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in 68506, NE are Rousseau Elementary School, Morley Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68506 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68506, NE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68506, NE Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rousseau Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 S 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1165
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1165
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Morley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6800 Monterey Dr
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1154
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1154
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5230 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1143
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1143
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Calvert Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3709 S 46th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1130
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 68506, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in 68506, NE include Rousseau Elementary School, Morley Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68506?
4 public preschools are located in 68506.
What is the racial composition of students in 68506?
68506 public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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