Best Deuel County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 231 students in Deuel County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Deuel County, NE are Creek Valley Elementary School and So Platte Elementary At Big Springs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deuel County, 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 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Deuel County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Deuel County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creek Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6th & Hayward
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-2911
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
6th And Hayward Ave
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-2911
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Deuel County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Deuel County, NE include Creek Valley Elementary School and So Platte Elementary At Big Springs.
How many public preschools are located in Deuel County?
3 public preschools are located in Deuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deuel County?
Deuel County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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