For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 136 students in Minatare, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Minatare, NE are Lake Minatare School and Minatare Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minatare, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Minatare have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Minatare, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Minatare School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280548 County Road K
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1134
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1134
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Minatare Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
805 7th Street
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Minatare, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330132 County Road L
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1030
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Minatare, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Minatare, NE include Lake Minatare School and Minatare Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Minatare?
3 public preschools are located in Minatare.
What is the racial composition of students in Minatare?
Minatare public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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