For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,970 students in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top ranked public schools in South Central Omaha are Hitchcock Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School and Loveland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5809 S 104th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 715-2255
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9503 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Loveland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9225 Berry
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 339-6655
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 339-6655
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Westside High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,138 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5519 Mayberry Street
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2220
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2220
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #77.
Paddock Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Paddock Rd
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6465
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6465
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4900 S 79th St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0540
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0540
Grades: PK-6
| 291 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Arbor St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Grades: 7-8
| 939 students
Rank: #1010.
Wildewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8071 Ralston Ave
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-6475
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-6475
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #1111.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7802 Hascall
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6495
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6495
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #1212.
Blumfield Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10310 Mockingbird Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0891
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-0891
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ralston High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8969 Park Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-7373
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-7373
Grades: 9-12
| 1,039 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ralston Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8202 Lakeview
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-4701
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-4701
Grades: 7-8
| 473 students
Rank: #1515.
Beals Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1720 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-1060
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-1060
Grades: PK-6
| 291 students
Rank: #1616.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2235 S 46th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2500
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,162 students
Rank: n/an/a
J P Lord Program
Special Education School
4444 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1760
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1760
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Program At Unmc Nebraska Medicine
Special Education School
Munroe Meyer Building; 444 S 4
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9490
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9490
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE include Hitchcock Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School and Loveland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha?
18 public schools are located in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha?
theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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