Best South Central Omaha Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,188 students in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5809 S 104th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9503 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Loveland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9225 Berry
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 339-6655
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Paddock Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3535 Paddock Rd
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6465
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 S 79th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0540
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5519 Mayberry Street
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2220
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Wildewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8071 Ralston Ave
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-6475
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7802 Hascall
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6495
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Blumfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10310 Mockingbird Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0891
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Beals Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-1060
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
J P Lord Program
Special Education School
4444 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1760
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE include Hitchcock Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School and Loveland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha?
12 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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