Best Near South Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 802 students in the neighborhood of Near South, Lincoln, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Near South are Prescott Elementary School and Mcphee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near South, Lincoln, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Near South, Lincoln, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 S 20th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1161
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Mcphee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Goodhue Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1150
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near South, Lincoln, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near South, Lincoln, NE include Prescott Elementary School and Mcphee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in theighborhood ofar South, Lincoln?
2 public preschools are located in theighborhood ofar South, Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood ofar South, Lincoln?
theighborhood ofar South, Lincoln public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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