For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 313 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Omaha, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Downtown is Kellom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Omaha, NE public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Omaha, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kellom Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 N 24th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1680
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1680
Gr: PK-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Omaha, NE include Kellom Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in theighborhood of Downtown, Omaha?
1 public elementary schools are located in theighborhood of Downtown, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of Downtown, Omaha?
theighborhood of Downtown, Omaha public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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