For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,301 students in the neighborhood of East Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in East Omaha are Sherman Elementary School, Ncyf Community High School and King Science/tech Magnet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Omaha, Omaha, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Omaha, Omaha, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5618 N 14th Ave
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2060
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2060
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Ncyf Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2610 N 20th St East
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 636-8690
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 636-8690
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2380
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2380
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Conestoga Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Burdette St
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1260
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1260
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Omaha, Omaha, NE include Sherman Elementary School, Ncyf Community High School and King Science/tech Magnet Middle School.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood of East Omaha, Omaha?
4 public schools are located in theighborhood of East Omaha, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of East Omaha, Omaha?
theighborhood of East Omaha, Omaha public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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