For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,950 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Northwest Omaha are Fullerton Magnet Center, Joslyn Elementary School and Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fullerton Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4711 N 138th St
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1460
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Joslyn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11220 Blondo St
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1660
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1660
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Larimore Avenue
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Sunny Slope Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10828 Old Maple Rd
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2160
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2160
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Prairie Wind Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10908 Ellison Ave
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1980
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1980
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE include Fullerton Magnet Center, Joslyn Elementary School and Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha?
5 public schools are located in theighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha?
theighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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