For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 439 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lincoln, NE.
The top-ranked public school in Highlands is Fredstrom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highlands, Lincoln, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lincoln, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fredstrom Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 N W 10th
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1140
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lincoln, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lincoln, NE include Fredstrom Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood of Highlands, Lincoln?
1 public schools are located in theighborhood of Highlands, Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of Highlands, Lincoln?
theighborhood of Highlands, Lincoln public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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