For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 547 students in Furnas County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Furnas County, NE are So Valley Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School and Arapahoe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Furnas County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Furnas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Furnas County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
So Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
43737 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Gr: PK-4 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Arapahoe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Furnas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 T St
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
609 Ogden
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Furnas County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Furnas County, NE include So Valley Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School and Arapahoe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Furnas County?
3 public preschools are located in Furnas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Furnas County?
Furnas County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Furnas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Furnas County include: Arapahoe Elementary School vs. Cambridge Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School vs. Arapahoe Elementary School
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