For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,108 students in 68510, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 68510 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68510, NE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68510, NE Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pyrtle Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Cottonwood Dr
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1162
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1162
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Eastridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6245 L St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1024 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1163
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1163
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 S 25th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1136
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1136
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1994
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1994
Gr: PK | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
68510, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
300 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1141
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1141
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
5905 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1989
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1989
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Remote Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Gr: 6-8
Remote Learning Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 68510, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in 68510, NE include Pyrtle Elementary School, Eastridge Elementary School and Randolph Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68510?
7 public preschools are located in 68510.
What is the racial composition of students in 68510?
68510 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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