Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68118

Summary:

The 68118 zip code area in Nebraska is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The standout performers in this area are Elkhorn Ridge Middle School, ranked #1 out of 200 Nebraska middle schools, and Aldrich Elementary, ranked 3rd out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. Both schools have consistently maintained top rankings in the state and have exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While the top-performing schools in the 68118 area excel academically, the data reveals a concerning trend of higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates across all 4 schools. Additionally, there are significant differences in metrics like free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student between the standout schools and the district/state averages, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on educational outcomes.

Overall, the 68118 zip code area offers a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with Elkhorn Ridge Middle School and Aldrich Elementary standing out as exceptional institutions that consistently deliver outstanding educational experiences for their students. Parents in this area have access to a range of school options, with the top-performing schools offering a clear advantage in terms of academic achievement and overall school quality.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	17880 Marcy St	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 334-9302	531	41	13.0	6.0%	422 (79.5%)	8 (1.5%)	33 (6.2%)	44 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.4%)	96.1	1^st of 200 public middle schools	99.5%		94.3	3^rd of 238 public middle schools	98.7%	2	$12,574	$131	$11,002
Aldrich Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	506 N 162 Ave	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-2020	436	26	17.0	11.7%	281 (64.4%)	8 (1.8%)	17 (3.9%)	105 (24.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.3%)	96	3^rd of 428 public elementary schools	99.3%		95.2	2^nd of 459 public elementary schools	99.6%	1	$10,672	$320	$9,565
Kiewit Middle School	Public	6-8	15650 Howard St	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-1470	958	58	16.5	23.7%	763 (79.6%)	19 (2.0%)	84 (8.8%)	47 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.6%)	83.4	19^th of 200 public middle schools	90.5%		80.7	27^th of 238 public middle schools	88.7%	8	$11,496	$319	$10,219

Cities Near Zip Code 68118

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Omaha	0.39 mi	189	146^th
Elkhorn	1.44 mi	11	4^th
Boys Town	2.43 mi	3
Bennington	4.14 mi	9	8^th
Gretna	5.87 mi	6	19^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68118

Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

Aldrich Elementary

Kiewit Middle School

Cities Near Zip Code 68118