For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 674 students in Gage County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gage County, NE are Freeman Elementary-adams and Southern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gage County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Gage County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gage County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freeman Elementary-adams
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 W 2nd St
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
333 North 33rd Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Gage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
333 North 33rd Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Gr: PK | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gage County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gage County, NE include Freeman Elementary-adams and Southern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gage County?
4 public preschools are located in Gage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gage County?
Gage County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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