For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 478 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Omaha, NE.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is Kellom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Omaha, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Omaha, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kellom Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 N 24th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1680
Omaha, NE 68102
(531) 299-1680
Gr: PK-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
2123 Paul Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 898-1783
Gr: PK | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Omaha, NE include Kellom Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood of Downtown, Omaha?
2 public schools are located in theighborhood of Downtown, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of Downtown, Omaha?
theighborhood of Downtown, Omaha public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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