For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 681 students in Phelps County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Phelps County, NE are Loomis Elementary School, Bertrand Elementary School and Holdrege Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Phelps County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Bertrand Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Holdrege Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Grades: PK-4
| 353 students
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4048
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4048
Grades: PK
| 47 students
Phelps County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1015 Sherman, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Grades: PK-3
| 142 students
301 Main St Box 8
Funk, NE 68940
(308) 263-2691
Funk, NE 68940
(308) 263-2691
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
11419 736 Road
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Pre School Hdcp Child Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
412 W 14th Ave Box 858
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
1421 13th St, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Grades: PK-4
| 86 students
115 8th Ave, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Grades: PK-4
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Phelps County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Phelps County, NE include Loomis Elementary School, Bertrand Elementary School and Holdrege Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Phelps County?
4 public preschools are located in Phelps County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?
Phelps County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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