Best Thayer County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 414 students in Thayer County, NE.

The top ranked public preschools in Thayer County, NE are Thayer Central Elementary School and Deshler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Thayer County, NE public preschools have an score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Thayer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Thayer County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Thayer Central Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Top 20%

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1020 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-7287

Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #22.

Deshler Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272

Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: n/an/a

Bruning-davenport Elem/bruning

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340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685

Gr: PK-1 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Thayer County, NE

Thayer County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Carleton Public School (Closed 2006)

Box 136
Carleton, NE 68326
(402) 356-2401

Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Thayer Central Middle School (Closed 2006)

210 Hebron St Po Box 337
Chester, NE 68327
(402) 324-5555

Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Thayer Central Primary School (Closed 2023)

610 Jefferson Ave, Po Box 9
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6038

Gr: PK-1 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Thayer County, NE?

The top ranked public preschools in Thayer County, NE include Thayer Central Elementary School and Deshler Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Thayer County?

3 public preschools are located in Thayer County.

What is the racial composition of students in Thayer County?

Thayer County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).