For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,471 students in Saline County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Saline County, NE are Tri County Elementary School, Crete Elementary School and Friend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Saline County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-4035
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-4035
Grades: PK-6
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Crete Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Grades: PK-2
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Friend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
Dorchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Rank: #55.
Elementary School At Wilber
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Franklin Street
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2141
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2141
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crete Preschool
Magnet School
309 E 11th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Grades: PK
| 198 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Grades: PK
| 30 students
251 County Road 2300
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
204 E Spruce Box 488
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Saline County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Saline County, NE include Tri County Elementary School, Crete Elementary School and Friend Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saline County?
6 public preschools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Saline County include: Tri County Elementary School vs. Crete Elementary School, Friend Elementary School vs. Tri County Elementary School, Tri County Elementary School vs. Friend Elementary School
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