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Best Schools in South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE has 28 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 19 elementary) serving 18,678 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in South Central Omaha exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
The top high schools in South Central Omaha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Millard South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2607 Students
2. Westside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2106 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2738 Students
4. Ralston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ralston Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1026 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
The top middle schools in South 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. Millard Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
3. Ralston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ralston Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 464 Students
4. Norris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1187 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
The top elementary schools in South Central Omaha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hitchcock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
2. Oakdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 308 Students
3. Loveland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 280 Students
4. Sunset Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
5. Meadows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ralston Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 318 Students
6. Rockbrook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 275 Students
7. Paddock Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 287 Students
8. Seymour Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ralston Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
9. Wildewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ralston Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 293 Students
10. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Omaha Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 428 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE has a total population of 30,648 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South 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 South 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
23.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South 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 South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE
How many schools are in South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE?
South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE has 28 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 18,678 students in total.
How do schools in South Central Omaha perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in South Central Omaha score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in South Central Omaha exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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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