For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 632 students in Red Willow County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Red Willow County, NE are Mc Cook Elementary School and Southwest Elementary-indianola. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Willow County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Red Willow County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Red Willow County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mc Cook Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W 3rd St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Grades: PK-3
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary-indianola
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
719 E St
Indianola, NE 69034
(308) 364-2613
Indianola, NE 69034
(308) 364-2613
Grades: PK-6
| 194 students
Red Willow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Spec Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
N Hwy 83
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-2072
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-2072
Grades: PK-12
| 6 students
38397 Road 721
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
500 E 5th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Mc Cook Alternative Education (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
404 West 7th Street
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
101 Arragon St Box 157
Danbury, NE 69026
(308) 895-2467
Danbury, NE 69026
(308) 895-2467
Grades: PK-6
| 17 students
103 W Nebraska Box 187
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
103 W Nebraska
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
300 W 4th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106
Grades: K-6
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Red Willow County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Red Willow County, NE include Mc Cook Elementary School and Southwest Elementary-indianola.
How many public preschools are located in Red Willow County?
2 public preschools are located in Red Willow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Willow County?
Red Willow County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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