For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,172 students in 68510, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68510, NE are Pyrtle Elementary School, Eastridge Elementary School and Randolph Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 68510 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68510, NE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68510, NE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pyrtle Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Cottonwood Dr
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1162
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1162
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Eastridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6245 L St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1024 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1163
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1163
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Lefler Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1215
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1215
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 S 25th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1136
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1136
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
68510, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Entrepreneurship Focus Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
285 S 68th St Pl 4th Floor
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1715
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1715
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1141
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1141
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Information Technical Focus Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
285 S 68th St Pl 4th Floor
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1776
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1776
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Remote Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Remote Learning Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 68510, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68510, NE include Pyrtle Elementary School, Eastridge Elementary School and Randolph Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68510?
5 public elementary schools are located in 68510.
What is the racial composition of students in 68510?
68510 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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