For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 510 students in Kearney County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Kearney County, NE are Axtell Elementary School, Minden East Elementary School and Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearney County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Kearney County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kearney County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Axtell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Main St
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Grades: PK-6
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Minden East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 N Minden Ave
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Grades: PK-3
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Grades: PK-2
| 78 students
Kearney County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Main St
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
427 N Park St
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Minden Public School Success Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
325 North Yates, Po Box 301
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
240 E 21st Culdesac
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kearney County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Kearney County, NE include Axtell Elementary School, Minden East Elementary School and Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kearney County?
3 public preschools are located in Kearney County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney County?
Kearney County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kearney County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kearney County include: Axtell Elementary School vs. Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School, Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School vs. Minden East Elementary School, Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School vs. Axtell Elementary School
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