For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 2,921 students in Madison County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Madison County, NE are Newman Grove Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School and Battle Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newman Grove Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 Hale Ave
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6051
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6051
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Battle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S 4th
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-8085
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-8085
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Elkhorn Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Madison Street
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1205 S 2nd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1703 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Gr: PK-4 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Meadow Ln
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Gr: PK-4 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Cottonwood St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Gr: PK-4 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Learning Center
Special Education School
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
2500 W Norfolk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
Gr: PK | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Gr: PK | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
83120 Hwy 45 Box 102
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-2208
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-2208
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
55056 845th Rd
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-7757
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-7757
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Early Childhood Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
308 South Sixth St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Gr: PK
83251 539th Ave
Meadow Grove, NE 68752
(402) 634-2369
Meadow Grove, NE 68752
(402) 634-2369
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students
Envisions Level Iii School Prg (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
407 West Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1147
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1147
83051 553 1/2 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Norfolk Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
600 Spruce
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Gr: PK-5
1001 South Victory Rd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Gr: PK-3
600 North 12th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Gr: PK-5
4207 S First St Box 33 A
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2695
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2695
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
4207 S First St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2695
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2695
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
305 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-9075
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-9075
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
55403 837th Rd
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1518
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1518
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
300 Eisenhower Box 1569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
300 Eisenhower
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Madison County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Madison County, NE include Newman Grove Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School and Battle Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison County?
14 public preschools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Madison County include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Bel Air Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
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