For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,872 students in Washington County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, NE are Blair Deerfield Elementary School, Blair South Preschool and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Blair Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Deerfield Blvd
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Blair South Preschool
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Butler St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Gr: PK | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4121
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4121
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Fort Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Monroe St
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Blair Arbor Park Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 Adams St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, NE include Blair Deerfield Elementary School, Blair South Preschool and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
5 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washington County include: Blair Deerfield Elementary School vs. Blair South Preschool, Blair South Preschool vs. Blair Deerfield Elementary School, Fort Calhoun Elementary School vs. Blair Arbor Park Elementary School
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