For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,970 students in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in South Central Omaha are Hitchcock Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School and Loveland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5809 S 104th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9503 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Loveland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9225 Berry
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 339-6655
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 339-6655
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Paddock Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3535 Paddock Rd
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6465
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6465
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8601 Arbor Street
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Gr: 7-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 S 79th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0540
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0540
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5519 Mayberry Street
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2220
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2220
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Westside High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Wildewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8071 Ralston Ave
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-6475
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-6475
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7802 Hascall Street
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6495
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6495
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Blumfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10310 Mockingbird Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0891
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0891
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Ralston Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8202 Lakeview
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-4701
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-4701
Gr: 7-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Beals Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1720 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-1060
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-1060
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Ralston High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8969 Park Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-7373
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-7373
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2235 S 46th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2500
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
J P Lord Program
Special Education School
4444 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1760
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1760
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Program At Unmc Nebraska Medicine
Special Education School
Munroe Meyer Building; 444 S 4
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9490
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9490
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE include Hitchcock Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School and Loveland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha?
18 public schools are located in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha?
theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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