For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 311 students in Kimball County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kimball County, NE are Potter-dix Elementary School and Mary Lynch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kimball County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Kimball County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kimball County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potter-dix Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Horrum St
Dix, NE 69133
(308) 682-5226
Dix, NE 69133
(308) 682-5226
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mary Lynch Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 E 6th St
Kimball, NE 69145
(308) 235-4696
Kimball, NE 69145
(308) 235-4696
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kimball County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kimball County, NE include Potter-dix Elementary School and Mary Lynch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kimball County?
2 public preschools are located in Kimball County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kimball County?
Kimball County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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