For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,135 students in the neighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in South Omaha are Belle Ryan Elementary School, Western Hills Magnet Center and Gateway Elementary School. 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Omaha, Omaha, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha, NE include Belle Ryan Elementary School, Western Hills Magnet Center and Gateway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in theighborhood of South Omaha, Omaha?
7 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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