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Best West Omaha Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 15,737 students in the neighborhood of West Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in West Omaha are Spring Ridge Elementary School, Aldrich Elementary School and Grace Abbott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Omaha, Omaha, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Omaha, Omaha, NE (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.
Aldrich Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Grace Abbott Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1313 N 156th
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17880 Marcy St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 334-9302
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11444 Hascall Street
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Ezra Millard Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14111 Blondo St
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 715-2955
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
330 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9801 W Center Road
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6460
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Willa Cather Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3030 S 139th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1315
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Kiewit Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15650 Howard St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-1470
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Harvey Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15228 Shirley St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1386
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Rockbrook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2514 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6475
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
615 Piedmont Dr
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1390
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2405 S 138th
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1295
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
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%
Rank: #1818.
Millard North High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 S 144th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1365
Gr: 9-12 | 2,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Millard North Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2828 S 139th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1280
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Cody Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3320 S 127th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1320
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Oak Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3109 Pedersen Dr
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-1880
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Crestridge Magnet Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
818 Crestridge Rd
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2323.
Burke High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12200 Burke Blvd
Omaha, NE 68154
(531) 299-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Beveridge Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 S 120th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(531) 299-2280
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Westside High School West Campus
Alternative School
3504 S 108th Street
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-8214
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Omaha, Omaha, NE include Spring Ridge Elementary School, Aldrich Elementary School and Grace Abbott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood of West Omaha, Omaha?
25 public schools are located in theighborhood of West Omaha, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of West Omaha, Omaha?
theighborhood of West Omaha, Omaha public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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