For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,210 students in 68117, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in 68117, NE are Belle Ryan Elementary School, Karen Western Elementary School and Ashland Park/robbins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68117 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68117, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68117, NE Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1807 S 60th St
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1080
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1080
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Karen Western Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6224 H St
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 731-7477
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 731-7477
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Ashland Park/robbins Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5050 S 51st St
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1020
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1020
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
68117, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6224 H Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 827-5339
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 68117, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in 68117, NE include Belle Ryan Elementary School, Karen Western Elementary School and Ashland Park/robbins Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68117?
3 public preschools are located in 68117.
What is the racial composition of students in 68117?
68117 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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