Top 5 Best Adams County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,566 students in Adams County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Adams County, NE are Adams Central Elementary School, Kenesaw Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Adams County Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
975 S Adams Central Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Kenesaw Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 N 5th Ave
Kenesaw, NE 68956
(402) 752-3215
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 W 9th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
828 N Hastings Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Raymond A Watson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 N Crane
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #66.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
313 N Cedar
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 S Franklin
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
512 N Brass Ave
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245
Grades: PK
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
5807 Osborne Drive West
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Grades: PK
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Adams County, NE

Adams County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Grades: PK
| n/a students
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Grades: PK
| 13 students
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Grades: PK
| 13 students
1270 S First St Box 91
Ayr, NE 68925
(402) 463-8844
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
1270 South First St
Ayr, NE 68925
(402) 463-8844
Grades: PK-6
| 33 students
1970 E 12th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-6107
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
9625 S Holstein Box 98
Holstein, NE 68950
(402) 756-5151
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
512 N Brass Ave
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
1117 E South St, Po Box 2047
Hastings, NE 68902
(402) 463-5611
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
731 N Baltimore
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
9765 W Lochland Rd
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2438
Grades: PK-6
| 9 students
1300 East Lochland Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-8326
Grades: PK-6
| 31 students
2975 S Baltimore Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5090
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Adams County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Adams County, NE include Adams Central Elementary School, Kenesaw Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adams County, NE?
9 public preschools are located in Adams County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County, NE?
Adams County, NE public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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