For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,294 students in Gage County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Gage County, NE are Freeman Elementary-adams, Lincoln Elementary School and Paddock Lane School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gage County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Gage County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gage County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freeman Elementary-adams
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N 19th
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Grades: PK-2
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Paddock Lane School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N 14th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 W 2nd St
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
3-year-old Preschool
Magnet School
313 W 1st Street
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Beatrice Community Preschool
Magnet School
201 South Cedar Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Grades: PK
| 226 students
Gage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S Cedar St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Compass Learning Community (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2920 East Court Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gage County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Gage County, NE include Freeman Elementary-adams, Lincoln Elementary School and Paddock Lane School.
How many public preschools are located in Gage County?
6 public preschools are located in Gage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gage County?
Gage County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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