Best Schools in Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
Central Omaha, Omaha, NE has 27 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 20,132 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Central Omaha meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
The top high schools in Central Omaha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2106 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2738 Students
3. Burke High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1915 Students
4. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1593 Students
5. Benson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1570 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
The top middle schools in Central Omaha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 979 Students
2. Lewis & Clark Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
3. Beveridge Magnet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
4. Monroe Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 769 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
The top elementary schools in Central Omaha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dundee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 474 Students
2. Loveland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 280 Students
3. Sunset Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
4. Carl A Swanson Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 291 Students
5. Harrison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students
6. Hillside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 372 Students
7. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 311 Students
8. Crestridge Magnet Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
9. Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
10. Westbrook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 547 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central Omaha, Omaha, NE has a total population of 15,872 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central Omaha, Omaha, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central Omaha, Omaha, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central Omaha, Omaha, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Central Omaha, Omaha, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
How many schools are in Central Omaha, Omaha, NE?
Central Omaha, Omaha, NE has 27 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 20,132 students in total.
How do schools in Central Omaha perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Central Omaha score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Central Omaha meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central Omaha?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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