For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,992 students in 68137, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 36 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 68137, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68137, NE are Walt Disney Elementary School, Holling Heights Elementary School and Harry Andersen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68137 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68137, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68137, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5717 S 112th St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-2350
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Holling Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6565 S 136th St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8330
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8330
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Harry Andersen Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15404 Adams St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8440
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8440
Gr: 6-8 | 908 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12424 Weir St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8340
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8340
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Norman Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6370 S 140th Ave
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8246
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8246
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Sandoz Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5959 Oak Hills Dr
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8345
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8345
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Neihardt Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15130 Drexel
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8360
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8360
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Millard South High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14905 Q St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8268
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8268
Gr: 9-12 | 2,579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5010 S 144th St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8325
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8325
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Millard Central Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12801 L St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8225
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8225
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Young Adult Program
Special Education School
12820 N Street
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-6330
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-6330
Gr: 12
68137, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternatives Academy/journeys (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11111 M Street
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 939-4696
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 939-4696
Middle School Alternative Prog (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
12820 N St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-6178
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-6178
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68137, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68137, NE include Walt Disney Elementary School, Holling Heights Elementary School and Harry Andersen Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 68137?
11 public schools are located in 68137.
What percentage of students in 68137 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 68137 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68137?
68137 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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