For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,898 students in 68135, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68135, NE are Wheeler Elementary School, Reagan Elementary School and Willowdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 68135 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68135, NE have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68135, NE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6707 S 178th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6250
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4440 S 198 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-7100
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Willowdale Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16901 P St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5304 S 172nd St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8500
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #55.
Rohwer Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17701 F St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6225
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6225
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Ackerman Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5110 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8420
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8420
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Beadle Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18201 Jefferson St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6100
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #88.
Black Elk Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6708 S 161 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6200
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 68135, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68135, NE include Wheeler Elementary School, Reagan Elementary School and Willowdale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68135?
8 public elementary schools are located in 68135.
What is the racial composition of students in 68135?
68135 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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