Best North Central Omaha Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 654 students in the neighborhood of North Central Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in North Central Omaha are Masters Elementary School and Dodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Central Omaha, Omaha, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North Central Omaha, Omaha, NE (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Masters Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5505 N 99th St
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3520 Maplewood Blvd
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Central Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Central Omaha, Omaha, NE include Masters Elementary School and Dodge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in theighborhood of North Central Omaha, Omaha?
2 public preschools are located in theighborhood of North Central Omaha, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of North Central Omaha, Omaha?
theighborhood of North Central Omaha, Omaha public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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