For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 211 students in Antelope County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Antelope County, NE is Elgin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antelope County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Antelope County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Antelope County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Clearwater Learning Center
Special Education School
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2061
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2061
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4754
Gr: PK-2 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Antelope County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Antelope County, NE include Elgin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Antelope County?
3 public preschools are located in Antelope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Antelope County?
Antelope County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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