For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 802 students in the neighborhood of Near South, Lincoln, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Near South are Prescott Elementary School and Mcphee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near South, Lincoln, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Near South, Lincoln, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1930 S 20th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1161
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1161
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Mcphee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Goodhue Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1150
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1150
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near South, Lincoln, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near South, Lincoln, NE include Prescott Elementary School and Mcphee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood ofar South, Lincoln?
2 public schools are located in theighborhood ofar South, Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood ofar South, Lincoln?
theighborhood ofar South, Lincoln public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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