For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,547 students in Hastings, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hastings, NE are Adams Central Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Raymond A Watson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hastings, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Hastings have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hastings, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
975 S Adams Central Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040
Gr: PK-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W 9th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Raymond A Watson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 N Crane
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
828 N Hastings Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7584
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 N Cedar
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7580
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 S Franklin
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7589
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
5807 Osborne Drive West
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
1515 West 8th Street
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Gr: PK | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hastings, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hastings, NE include Adams Central Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Raymond A Watson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hastings?
8 public preschools are located in Hastings.
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings?
Hastings public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hastings are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hastings include: Raymond A Watson Elementary School vs. Hawthorne Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School, Alcott Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School
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