For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 184 students in Palmer, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Palmer, NE is Palmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmer, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Palmer have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Palmer, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Commercial St
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Gr: PK-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Palmer, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Palmer, NE include Palmer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Palmer?
1 public preschools are located in Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer?
Palmer public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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