For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 943 students in Knox County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, NE are Bloomfield Elementary School, Crofton Elementary School and Verdigre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Knox County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bloomfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
514 S Mcnamara
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4985
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4985
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Crofton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 W 5th St
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Verdigre Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: PK-6
| 81 students
Rank: #44.
Wausa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Bismark
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Rank: #55.
Creighton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5001
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5001
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #66.
Niobrara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #77.
Isanti Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Knox County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, NE include Bloomfield Elementary School, Crofton Elementary School and Verdigre Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Knox County?
7 public preschools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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