For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 411 students in Mc Cook, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Mc Cook, NE is Mc Cook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Cook, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Mc Cook have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mc Cook, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mc Cook Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 W 3rd St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Gr: PK-3 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Mc Cook, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Spec Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
N Hwy 83
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-2072
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-2072
Gr: PK-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
38397 Road 721
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
500 E 5th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 80
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4419
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4419
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
300 W 4th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106
Gr: K-6 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mc Cook, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mc Cook, NE include Mc Cook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mc Cook?
1 public preschools are located in Mc Cook.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Cook?
Mc Cook public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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