For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,809 students in North Platte, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in North Platte, NE are Mcdonald Elementary School, Lake Maloney Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Platte, 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 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in North Platte have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in North Platte, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Lake Maloney Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
848 E Correction Line Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 West A St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 3rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Buffalo Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cody Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 9th St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 E 3rd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in North Platte, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in North Platte, NE include Mcdonald Elementary School, Lake Maloney Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in North Platte?
8 public preschools are located in North Platte.
What is the racial composition of students in North Platte?
North Platte public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in North Platte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in North Platte include: Washington Elementary School vs. Buffalo Early Learning Center, Eisenhower Elementary School vs. Cody Elementary School, Buffalo Early Learning Center vs. Washington Elementary School
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