For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 815 students in 68131, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in 68131, NE are Ops Virtual Elementary School, Gifford Park Elementary School and Walnut Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68131 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68131, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68131, NE Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ops Virtual Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0269
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #22.
Gifford Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
717 N 32nd St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2040
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2040
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4355 Charles St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2200
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9632
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9632
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
68131, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3260 Davenport Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-9145
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 898-9145
Gr: PK
Transition Program At Career Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
3230 Burt Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0332
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-0332
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 68131, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in 68131, NE include Ops Virtual Elementary School, Gifford Park Elementary School and Walnut Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68131?
4 public preschools are located in 68131.
What is the racial composition of students in 68131?
68131 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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