For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 695 students in the neighborhood of University Place, Lincoln, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in University Place are Brownell Elementary School and Huntington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Place, Lincoln, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of University Place, Lincoln, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Aylesworth Ave
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 436-1127
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 436-1127
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Huntington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 N 46th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1144
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1144
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of University Place, Lincoln, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of University Place, Lincoln, NE include Brownell Elementary School and Huntington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in theighborhood of University Place, Lincoln?
2 public elementary schools are located in theighborhood of University Place, Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of University Place, Lincoln?
theighborhood of University Place, Lincoln public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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