For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 852 students in Hamilton County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, NE are Aurora Elementary School, Hampton 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 60% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 H St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Giltner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
418 3rd St Box 45
Hordville, NE 68846
(402) 757-3351
Hordville, NE 68846
(402) 757-3351
Grades: 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 Aurora Elementary School, Hampton 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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