For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,864 students in 68516, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in 68516, NE are Cavett Elementary School, Wysong Elementary School and Maxey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68516 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68516, NE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68516, NE Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cavett Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7701 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1131
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1131
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Wysong Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7901 Blanchard Boulevard
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1185
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1185
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Maxey Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 S 75th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1153
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1153
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Humann Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6720 Rockwood Ln
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1145
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1145
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Zeman Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 S 52nd St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1169
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1169
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
11100 South 70th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1315
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1315
Gr: PK | 18 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 68516, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 68516, NE include Cavett Elementary School, Wysong Elementary School and Maxey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68516?
6 public preschools are located in 68516.
What is the racial composition of students in 68516?
68516 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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