For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,229 students in Colfax County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Colfax County, NE are Clarkson Elementary School, Leigh Elementary School and Schuyler Elementary-fisher's. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Colfax County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Leigh Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-3301
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-3301
Grades: PK-6
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Schuyler Elementary-fisher's
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: #44.
Schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2404 Denver
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-9940
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-9940
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: n/an/a
2023 N Colfax St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3527
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3527
Grades: PK-2
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 East 15th
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2628
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2628
Grades: PK
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
1014 West 9th Street
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5084
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5084
Grades: PK
| 78 students
Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Road N
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
001098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
697 Rd 16
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2755
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2755
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Colfax County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Colfax County, NE include Clarkson Elementary School, Leigh Elementary School and Schuyler Elementary-fisher's.
How many public preschools are located in Colfax County?
8 public preschools are located in Colfax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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