Upchurch Elementary

Upchurch Elementary stands as one of Nebraska's top-performing elementary schools, serving 396 students in grades PK through 5 with an impressive MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. The school ranks 32nd out of 974 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 97th percentile for academic excellence. With 29 full-time equivalent teachers, Upchurch maintains a favorable 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio that supports individualized attention.

The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 83% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and an even stronger 85% reaching proficiency in mathematics across all grade levels. Located on South 165th Street in Omaha's Sarpy County area, Upchurch Elementary serves a well-educated community where 49% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 68136 reflects a stable, affluent neighborhood with a median household income of $119,242 and median home values of $311,900.

The area's low poverty rate of just 3.1% among its 20,302 residents creates a supportive environment for student learning. Upchurch Elementary operates in a large suburban setting that combines the resources of metropolitan Omaha with the close-knit feel of a thriving residential community.