Best Blue Springs Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 198 students in Blue Springs, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Blue Springs, NE is Southern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Springs, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Blue Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Blue Springs, NE (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
315 W 2nd St
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
3-year-old Preschool
313 W 1st Street
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Blue Springs, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Blue Springs, NE include Southern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Blue Springs?
2 public preschools are located in Blue Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Springs?
Blue Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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