For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 281 students in Sherman County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Sherman County, NE are Loup City Elementary School and Litchfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Sherman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sherman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loup City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 N 7th St
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-1814
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-1814
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Sherman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Jerald St Po Box 7
Hazard, NE 68844
(308) 452-3049
Hazard, NE 68844
(308) 452-3049
Grades: PK-6
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sherman County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Sherman County, NE include Loup City Elementary School and Litchfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sherman County?
2 public preschools are located in Sherman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman County?
Sherman County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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