Top 5 Best Saline County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,477 students in Saline County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Saline County, NE are Friend Elementary School, Tri County Elementary School and Crete Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Saline County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friend Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Tri County Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-4035
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Crete Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Grades: PK-2
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Rank: #55.
Elementary School At Wilber
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 South Franklin Street
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2141
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crete Preschool
309 E 11th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Grades: PK
| 224 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Saline County, NE

Saline County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 281
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5368
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Grades: PK
| 30 students
251 County Road 2300
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
204 E Spruce Box 488
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Saline County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Saline County, NE include Friend Elementary School, Tri County Elementary School and Crete Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saline County, NE?
6 public preschools are located in Saline County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County, NE?
Saline County, NE public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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