For the 2025 school year, there are 8 magnet public preschools serving 3,217 students in Nebraska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Nebraska are Fullerton Magnet Center, Catlin Magnet Center and Crestridge Magnet Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nebraska magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Nebraska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fullerton Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4711 N 138th St
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1460
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Catlin Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12736 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1180
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #33.
Crestridge Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
818 Crestridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Lothrop Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 North 22 Street
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1780
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Western Hills Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6523 Western Avenue
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2240
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2240
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #66.
Spring Lake Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4215 S 20th St
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2100
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Conestoga Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Burdette St
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1260
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1260
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Skinner Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4304 N 33rd St
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2080
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 299-2080
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Nebraska?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Nebraska include Fullerton Magnet Center, Catlin Magnet Center and Crestridge Magnet Center.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Nebraska?
8 magnet public preschools are located in Nebraska.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Nebraska magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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