For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,624 students in Papillion, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Papillion, NE are Prairie Queen Elementary School, Walnut Creek Elementary School and Patriot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Papillion, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Papillion have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Papillion, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Queen Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10520 S 123rd Avenue
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3650
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3650
Grades: PK-6
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Fenwick St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-9630
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-9630
Grades: PK-6
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Hardwood Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12001 Timberridge Dr
Papillion, NE 68133
(402) 827-1840
Papillion, NE 68133
(402) 827-1840
Grades: PK-6
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7909 Reed Street
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0408
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0408
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Tara Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Tara Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0445
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0445
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #77.
Ashbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11740 S 120th Street
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-6299
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-6299
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #88.
Rumsey Station Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Eagle Ridge Dr
Papillion, NE 68133
(402) 898-0475
Papillion, NE 68133
(402) 898-0475
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: #99.
Trumble Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Valley Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0466
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0466
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
Rank: #1010.
Carriage Hill Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cedardale Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0449
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0449
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #1111.
Hickory Hill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Rogers Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0469
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0469
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
1211 N Monroe St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3243
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3243
Grades: PK
| 83 students
Papillion, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
402 E Centennial Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,465 students
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| 82 students
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| n/a students
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| 83 students
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Young Adult Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
504 South Washington
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-1970
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-1970
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Papillion, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Papillion, NE include Prairie Queen Elementary School, Walnut Creek Elementary School and Patriot Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Papillion?
12 public preschools are located in Papillion.
What is the racial composition of students in Papillion?
Papillion public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Papillion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Papillion include: Tara Heights Elementary School vs. Hickory Hill Elementary School, Bell Elementary School vs. Prairie Queen Elementary School, Hickory Hill Elementary School vs. Tara Heights Elementary School
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