For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,391 students in 68112, NE (there are , serving 159 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 68112, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68112, NE are Ponca Elementary School, Florence Elementary School and Mc Millan Magnet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68112 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68112, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68112, NE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponca Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11300 N Post Rd
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1960
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1960
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7902 North 36th Street
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1400
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3802 Redick Ave
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-2440
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-2440
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #44.
Minne Lusa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2728 Ida St
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1840
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1840
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Uta Halee Academy Program
Alternative School
10625 Calhoun Road
Omaha, NE 68112
(402) 905-9655
Omaha, NE 68112
(402) 905-9655
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68112, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68112, NE include Ponca Elementary School, Florence Elementary School and Mc Millan Magnet Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 68112?
5 public schools are located in 68112.
What percentage of students in 68112 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 68112 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68112?
68112 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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