For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,950 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), 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 elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fullerton Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Joslyn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11220 Blondo St
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1660
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1660
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Larimore Avenue
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-2320
Grades: 6-8
| 913 students
Rank: #44.
Sunny Slope Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie Wind Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10908 Ellison Ave
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1980
Omaha, NE 68164
(531) 299-1980
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools are located in theighborhood of Northwest Omaha, Omaha?
5 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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