For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 400 students in Dawes County, NE.
The top ranked public preschool in Dawes County, NE is Crawford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawes 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 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Dawes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dawes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
908 5th St
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1928
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1928
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Dawes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
60 Alpha Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
651 Corkscrew Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1862
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1862
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
360 W Belmont Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2278
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2278
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
91 Prairie Home Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
91 Prairie Home Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
1220 Table Center Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-4314
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-4314
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
5240 Hwy 20
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3717
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3717
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
1950 Cottonwood Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2337
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2337
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
310 Elkhorn
Whitney, NE 69367
(308) 667-1734
Whitney, NE 69367
(308) 667-1734
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dawes County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Dawes County, NE include Crawford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dawes County?
2 public preschools are located in Dawes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawes County?
Dawes County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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