For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 239 students in Pender, NE.
The top ranked public preschool in Pender, NE is Pender Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pender, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Pender have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pender, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pender Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Pender, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1442 V Road
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-2592
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-2592
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pender, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Pender, NE include Pender Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pender?
1 public preschools are located in Pender.
What is the racial composition of students in Pender?
Pender public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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