For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 1,561 students in Scottsbluff, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Scottsbluff, NE are Longfellow Elementary School, Westmoor Elementary School and Lincoln Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsbluff, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Scottsbluff have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Scottsbluff, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 5th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6262
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6262
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Westmoor Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1722 Ave K
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6255
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6255
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2214 Ave C
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6252
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6252
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1306 9th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6259
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6259
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
2512 2nd Avenue
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6293
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6293
Grades: PK
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
1720 Portal Place
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian School
Special Education School
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
3118 17th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3231
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3231
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Scottsbluff, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center Based Pre School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
1725 13th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-4358
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-4358
Grades: PK
| n/a students
50033 County Road 26
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-4295
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-4295
Grades: PK-8
| 72 students
1900 Flaten Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Grades: PK
| 30 students
1701 W 27 St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Scottsbluff, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Scottsbluff, NE include Longfellow Elementary School, Westmoor Elementary School and Lincoln Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Scottsbluff?
9 public preschools are located in Scottsbluff.
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsbluff?
Scottsbluff public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Scottsbluff are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Scottsbluff include: Lincoln Heights Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School vs. Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Lincoln Heights Elementary School
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