For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 1,792 students in 69101, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in 69101, NE are Osgood Elementary School, Mcdonald Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 69101 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 69101, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 69101, NE Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osgood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
495 W State Farm Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7144
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7144
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 West A St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Maloney Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
848 E Correction Line Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 3rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #66.
Buffalo Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
Grades: PK
| 100 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cody Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 9th St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 E 3rd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
69101, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3199 N Studley Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-2470
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-2470
Grades: 1-5
| 46 students
7044 W State Farm Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-0423
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-0423
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
10467 W Platte Valley Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-5918
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-5918
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 69101, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 69101, NE include Osgood Elementary School, Mcdonald Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 69101?
9 public preschools are located in 69101.
What is the racial composition of students in 69101?
69101 public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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