For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 168 students in Garfield County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Garfield County, NE is Burwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Garfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burwell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 S 4th
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4431
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Garfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 80 Box 28
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
47017 Cedar River Road, Po Box
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Gr: PK-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 79 Box 49 A
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2242
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2242
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Garfield County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Garfield County, NE include Burwell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Garfield County?
1 public preschools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public preschools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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