For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,006 students in 68850, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in 68850, NE are Bryan Elementary School and Morton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68850 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68850, NE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68850, NE Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 N Harrison
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3762
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3762
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Lincoln
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3764
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3764
Gr: PK-1 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Intervention/homebound
Special Education School
1501 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
1503 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Gr: PK | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
68850, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
75598 Rd 439 Po Box 755
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
75905 Road 431
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3615
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3615
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
700 N Washington Rm 201
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 784-3573
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 784-3573
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
77131 Road 431
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3604
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3604
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
75710 Road 436
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3626
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3626
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Lexington Child Develop Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1609 N Erie
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-8811
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-8811
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
103 East 10th St
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-7360
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-7360
Gr: 9-12
75598 Rd 439
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 68850, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 68850, NE include Bryan Elementary School and Morton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68850?
4 public preschools are located in 68850.
What is the racial composition of students in 68850?
68850 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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