For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 104 students in Hay Springs, NE.
The top ranked public preschool in Hay Springs, NE is Hay Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hay Springs, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Hay Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hay Springs, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Hay Springs, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 Antelope Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Hc 56 Box 20 B
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
4346 440th Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 232-4517
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 232-4517
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hay Springs, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Hay Springs, NE include Hay Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hay Springs?
2 public preschools are located in Hay Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Hay Springs?
Hay Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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