For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 144 students in Friend, NE.
The top ranked public preschool in Friend, NE is Friend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Friend, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Friend have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Friend, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friend Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Friend, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Friend, NE include Friend Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Friend?
1 public preschools are located in Friend.
What is the racial composition of students in Friend?
Friend public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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