For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,631 students in 68507, NE (there are 3 private schools, serving 291 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 68507, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68507, NE are Kahoa Elementary School, Mickle Middle School and Norwood Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68507 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68507, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68507, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kahoa Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7700 Leighton St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1147
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1147
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Mickle Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 N 67th St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1216
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1216
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Norwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4710 N 72nd St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1155
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1155
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6402 Judson St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1160
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1160
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Northeast High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2635 N 63rd St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 1,819 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
2635 N 63 St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Gr: PK | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Nebraska Youth Academy
Alternative School
5900 Walker
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68507, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68507, NE include Kahoa Elementary School, Mickle Middle School and Norwood Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68507?
7 public schools are located in 68507.
What percentage of students in 68507 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 68507 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68507?
68507 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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