For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 642 students in Keith County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Keith County, NE are Paxton Elementary School and Prairie View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keith County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Keith County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Keith County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paxton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Grades: PK-6
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie View School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Keith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
851 Road East 50
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4549
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4549
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Esu 16 Preschool Handicapped (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
314 W 1st Box 915
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-8481
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-8481
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
420 Jefferson St Box 110
Keystone, NE 69144
(308) 726-2501
Keystone, NE 69144
(308) 726-2501
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
720 Hwy 92 West Box 25
Lemoyne, NE 69146
(308) 355-3131
Lemoyne, NE 69146
(308) 355-3131
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
205 E 6th St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4478
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4478
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
601 West B St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3921
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3921
Grades: 1-2
| 117 students
500 West H
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3866
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3866
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Keith County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Keith County, NE include Paxton Elementary School and Prairie View School.
How many public preschools are located in Keith County?
2 public preschools are located in Keith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Keith County?
Keith County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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