For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,812 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Northeast, Omaha, NE.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown Northeast is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Northeast, Omaha, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Northeast, Omaha, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N 20th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-2660
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-2660
Gr: 9-12 | 2,587 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Northeast, Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Northeast, Omaha, NE include Central High School.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood of Downtown Northeast, Omaha?
1 public schools are located in theighborhood of Downtown Northeast, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of Downtown Northeast, Omaha?
theighborhood of Downtown Northeast, Omaha public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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