Top 5 Best Colfax County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,268 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 48%), 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Colfax County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Leigh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-3301
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Schuyler Elementary-fisher's
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Schuyler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2404 Denver
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-9940
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dual Language School
Magnet School
2023 N Colfax St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3527
Grades: PK-1
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells
Magnet School
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Grades: PK-1
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Ward Prekindergarten
Magnet School
100 East 15th
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2628
Grades: PK
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
Schuyler Headstart
Magnet School
1014 West 9th Street
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5084
Grades: PK
| 91 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Colfax County, NE

Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Road N
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
001098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
697 Rd 16
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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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