For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 642 students in Merrick County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Merrick County, NE are Palmer Elementary School, Central City Elementary School and High Plains Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrick County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Merrick County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Merrick County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 Commercial St
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1711 15th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3057
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3057
Grades: PK-4
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
High Plains Community Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Pearl St
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Merrick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1003 Cady St Po Box 206
Chapman, NE 68827
(308) 986-2215
Chapman, NE 68827
(308) 986-2215
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
1003 Cady St
Chapman, NE 68827
(308) 986-2215
Chapman, NE 68827
(308) 986-2215
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
205 W Pearl St
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
609 5th St
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(308) 773-2233
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(308) 773-2233
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
609 5th St Box 247
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(308) 773-2233
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(308) 773-2233
Grades: 7-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Merrick County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Merrick County, NE include Palmer Elementary School, Central City Elementary School and High Plains Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Merrick County, NE?
3 public preschools are located in Merrick County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrick County, NE?
Merrick County, NE public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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