For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 317 students in Central City, NE.
The top ranked public preschool in Central City, NE is Central City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central City, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Central City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Central City, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1711 15th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3057
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3057
Gr: PK-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Central City, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Central City, NE include Central City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Central City?
1 public preschools are located in Central City.
What is the racial composition of students in Central City?
Central City public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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