Top 10 Best Lincoln County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 2,517 students in Lincoln County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NE are Osgood Elementary School, Mcdonald Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osgood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
495 W State Farm Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7144
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 West A St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hershey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5572
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lake Maloney Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
848 E Correction Line Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #66.
Sutherland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Walnut St
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Grades: PK-6
| 164 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Brady Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
112 E Popleton Ave
Brady, NE 69123
(308) 584-3317
Grades: PK-6
| 81 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
151 N Wallace Rd
Wallace, NE 69169
(308) 387-4323
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W 3rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #1010.
Buffalo Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
Grades: PK
| 64 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cody Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 W 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W 9th St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1313.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E 3rd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lincoln County, NE

Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2300 East 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 532-2229
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1504 E Hwy 92 Box 52 A
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 764-2290
Grades: PK-6
| 3 students
3199 N Studley Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-2470
Grades: 1-5
| 46 students
1511 W 14th St
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5311
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-7130
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
7044 W State Farm Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-0423
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
301 S Lincoln Box 369
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
10467 W Platte Valley Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-5918
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Po Box 39
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
1200 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5382
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NE include Osgood Elementary School, Mcdonald Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County, NE?
14 public preschools are located in Lincoln County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County, NE?
Lincoln County, NE public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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