For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,373 students in 68521, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in 68521, NE are Fredstrom Elementary School, Kooser Elementary School and Belmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68521 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68521, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68521, NE Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fredstrom Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 N W 10th
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1140
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Kooser Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7301 N 13th Street
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1146
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1146
Gr: PK-5 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3425 N 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1124
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1124
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Dodge St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1129
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1129
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
West Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
630 W Dawes Ave
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1168
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1168
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
3435 North 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 458-3171
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 458-3171
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 68521, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in 68521, NE include Fredstrom Elementary School, Kooser Elementary School and Belmont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68521?
6 public preschools are located in 68521.
What is the racial composition of students in 68521?
68521 public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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