For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,044 students in Custer County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Custer County, NE are North Park Elementary School, Arnold Elementary School and Sargent Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Custer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1135 North H Street
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 N Haskell
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Grades: PK-6
| 116 students
Rank: #33.
Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N 5th St
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Grades: PK-6
| 84 students
Rank: #44.
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Needham
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Grades: PK-6
| 97 students
Rank: #55.
Anselmo-merna Elementary-merna
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #66.
Ansley Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Cameron St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: n/an/a
322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 237-2280
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 237-2280
Grades: PK
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
1135 North H Street
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Grades: PK
| 70 students
Custer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1401 Kent St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1555
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1555
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
78435 Sumner Rd
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6969
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6969
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
727 South 6th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2503
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2503
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
Rr 3 Box 113
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6946
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6946
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Clay & Main Box 88
Mason City, NE 68855
(308) 732-3461
Mason City, NE 68855
(308) 732-3461
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
44003 Road 801
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6542
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6542
Grades: PK
| 25 students
202 South Washington Ave
Oconto, NE 68860
(308) 858-4491
Oconto, NE 68860
(308) 858-4491
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
431 South 10th
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2972
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2972
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rr 3 Box 86
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2745
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2745
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Custer County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Custer County, NE include North Park Elementary School, Arnold Elementary School and Sargent Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Custer County?
8 public preschools are located in Custer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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