For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,332 students in the neighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top ranked public schools in South Omaha are Wilson Focus School, Belle Ryan Elementary School and Western Hills Magnet Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Focus School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5141 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2260
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2260
Grades: 3-6
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1807 S 60th St
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1080
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-1080
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Western Hills Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6523 Western Avenue
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2240
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2240
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5610 South 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1480
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #55.
Gomez Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5101 S 17th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1520
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1520
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #66.
South High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4519 S 24th St
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2780
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2780
Grades: 9-12
| 2,495 students
Rank: #77.
Spring Lake Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4215 S 20th St
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2100
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: n/an/a
5810 S 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1499
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1499
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
5810 S 42nd St
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1499
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-1499
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Program South
Special Education School
4875 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2970
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2970
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha, NE include Wilson Focus School, Belle Ryan Elementary School and Western Hills Magnet Center.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha?
10 public schools are located in theighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha?
theighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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