Best Kearney Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,236 students in Kearney, NE. The top ranked public preschools in Kearney, NE are Meadowlark Elementary School, Windy Hills Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearney, 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 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Kearney have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Kearney, NE (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1010 E 53rd St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8210
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Windy Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4211 20th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8105 9th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 7th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Buffalo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6110 11th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8290
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
915 16th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 W 24th St
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8040
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1611 Ave C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8190
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
910 E 34th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2705 Ave E
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8270
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
1511 5th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8033
Gr: PK | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kearney, Nebraska

Kearney, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1404 East 39th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-6977
Gr: 6-12
7700 E 78th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 237-5664
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
2041 East 56th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 236-7145
Gr: PK-8
910 East 34th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8233
Gr: PK
29050 145th Road
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-1618
Gr: PK-6 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
2430 Cherry Ave
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-9486
Gr: PK-5 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Kearney, NE?
How many public preschools are located in Kearney?
11 public preschools are located in Kearney.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney?
Kearney public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kearney are often viewed compared to one another?

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