For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 852 students in Hamilton County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, NE are Hampton Elementary School, Aurora Elementary School and Giltner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 H St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Giltner Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
409 J Street
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
558 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3285
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3285
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
418 3rd St Box 45
Hordville, NE 68846
(402) 757-3351
Hordville, NE 68846
(402) 757-3351
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, NE include Hampton Elementary School, Aurora Elementary School and Giltner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hamilton County?
4 public preschools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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