Blair South Preschool

1616 Butler St
Blair, NE 68008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten, Blair South Preschool ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥90%
  • : ≥90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Blair South Preschool's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Blair South Preschool is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
(14-15)
≥90%
72%
(14-15)
≥90%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
(22-23)
7.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Blair South Preschool often compared to?
Blair South Preschoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blair Deerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NE state average).
How many students attend Blair South Preschool?
131 students attend Blair South Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Blair South Preschool students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blair South Preschool?
Blair South Preschool has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blair South Preschool offer ?
Blair South Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blair South Preschool part of?
Blair South Preschool is part of Blair Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥90%
  • : ≥90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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