Best 68130 Nebraska Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,705 students in 68130, NE (there are 3 private schools, serving 971 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 68130, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68130, NE are Spring Ridge Elementary School, West Bay Elementary School and Elkhorn South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68130 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68130, NE have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best 68130, NE Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17830 Shadow Ridge Dr
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
West Bay Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3220 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Elkhorn South High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-0616
Gr: 9-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
J Sterling Morton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1805 S 160th
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 715-1290
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 68130, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68130, NE include Spring Ridge Elementary School, West Bay Elementary School and Elkhorn South High School.
How many public schools are located in 68130?
4 public schools are located in 68130.
What percentage of students in 68130 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 68130 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68130?
68130 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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