For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,789 students in 68046, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in 68046, NE are Prairie Queen Elementary School, Patriot Elementary School and Walnut Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68046 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68046, NE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68046, NE Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Queen Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10520 S 123rd Avenue
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3650
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3650
Gr: PK-6 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Hardwood Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Fenwick St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-9630
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-9630
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7909 Reed Street
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0408
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0408
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Tara Heights Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Tara Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0445
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0445
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Ashbury Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11740 S 120th Street
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-6299
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-6299
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Trumble Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Valley Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0466
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0466
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Carriage Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cedardale Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0449
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0449
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hickory Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Rogers Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0469
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0469
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1211 N Monroe St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3243
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3243
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
68046, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
402 E Centennial Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK | 2 students
Young Adult Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
504 South Washington
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-1970
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-1970
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 68046, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 68046, NE include Prairie Queen Elementary School, Patriot Elementary School and Walnut Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68046?
10 public preschools are located in 68046.
What is the racial composition of students in 68046?
68046 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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