For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,710 students in 68504, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68504, NE are Riley Elementary School, Dawes Middle School and Huntington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 68504 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 68504, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68504, NE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5021 Orchard St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1164
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1164
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Dawes Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Colfax Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1211
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1211
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Huntington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 N 46th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1144
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1144
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Culler Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1210
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1210
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: n/an/a
Donald D Sherrill Education Cntr - Elementary School
Special Education School
330 N 56th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1924
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1924
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
68504, Nebraska 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5801 N 33 St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Grades: PK
| 3 students
5801 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 68504, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 68504, NE include Riley Elementary School, Dawes Middle School and Huntington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 68504?
5 public elementary schools are located in 68504.
What is the racial composition of students in 68504?
68504 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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