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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68506

At a glance

Schools

4,347

Students

Top rankedLux Middle School33^rd of 133 Nebraska middle schools

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Biggest riser

Calvert Elementary School up 82 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Calvert Elementary School 12.7 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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4 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

The 68506 zip code area of Lincoln, Nebraska is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Lincoln Public Schools district. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with some standouts like Lux Middle School and Morley Elementary School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

Lux Middle School is a standout performer, earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 30 middle schools in Nebraska. The school boasts strong test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Calvert Elementary School struggles, with only 40-50% of students proficient or better in core subjects.

The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and school performance, with schools like Holmes Elementary School, which has the highest free/reduced lunch rate in the area, also performing below the district and state averages. Meanwhile, Morley Elementary School stands out with its low free/reduced lunch rate and strong academic performance. These insights highlight the complex factors that influence educational outcomes and the need for targeted interventions to address disparities within the Lincoln Public Schools district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)							NSCAS Mathematics (2025)							NSCAS Science (2025)			ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lux Middle School	Public	6-8	7800 High St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1220	803	50	16.2	19.7%	635 (79.1%)	13 (1.6%)	62 (7.7%)	29 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.8%)	75.4	33^rd of 133 public middle schools	75.2%		80.1	26^th of 200 public middle schools	87.0%	7				71.3	81.1	72.9	75.4				70.9	76.3	72.9	73.5		91.0	91.0				$14,708	$176	$12,363
High School Student Support Program	Public	9-12	1801 South 40th Street	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1694	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Calvert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3709 S 46th St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1130	337	26	12.7	52.5%	205 (60.8%)	20 (5.9%)	44 (13.1%)	6 (1.8%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (17.5%)	10.9	271^st of 294 public elementary schools	7.8%		21.2	353^rd of 428 public elementary schools	17.5%	82	53.1	40.9	47.3				47.3	46.9						41.2	70.9		70.9				$18,371	$1,136	$14,882
Holmes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5230 Sumner St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1143	402	29	13.7	51.7%	261 (64.9%)	20 (5.0%)	42 (10.4%)	15 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (15.7%)	19.7	255^th of 294 public elementary schools	13.3%		35.5	308^th of 428 public elementary schools	28.0%	53	57.7	56.9	48.3				54.4	55.8	38.9					45.7							$17,147	$994	$14,135
Lincoln Southeast High School	Public	9-12	2930 S 37th St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1304	1,848	107	17.2	35.2%	1,238 (67.0%)	94 (5.1%)	245 (13.3%)	34 (1.8%)	15 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	218 (11.8%)	42.4	95^th of 146 public high schools	34.9%		61.2	70^th of 168 public high schools	58.3%	25																		45.3	48.4	51.1	$15,475	$237	$12,749
Morley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Monterey Dr	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1154	370	26	14.2	28.1%	284 (76.8%)	16 (4.3%)	28 (7.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (10.0%)	55.6	137^th of 294 public elementary schools	53.4%		79.6	75^th of 428 public elementary schools	82.5%	62	73.6	66.1	74.2				71.4	72.2	61.3	56.5				63.8							$15,223	$813	$12,338
Rousseau Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3701 S 33rd St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1165	587	39	14.8	41.7%	379 (64.6%)	32 (5.5%)	87 (14.8%)	21 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (11.6%)	47.6	164^th of 294 public elementary schools	44.2%		68.2	135^th of 428 public elementary schools	68.5%	29	68.8	61.1	62.9				64.3	68.8	70.0	58.4				65.8	82.0		82.0				$14,739	$537	$12,247
Nuernberger Education Center	Public	6-8	1801 S 40th St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1255	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lps Career Academy	Public	11-12	8800 O Street	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1316	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Middle School Student Support Program	Public	6-8	1801 South 40th Street	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1694	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 68506

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lincoln	0.64 mi	85	112^th
Waverly	10.13 mi	4	41^st
Bennet	10.43 mi	1	18^th
Eagle	12.05 mi	1	81^st
Malcolm	14.23 mi	2	36^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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.