For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 642 students in Keith County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Keith County, NE are Paxton Elementary School and Prairie View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keith County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Keith County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Keith County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paxton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Keith County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Keith County, NE include Paxton Elementary School and Prairie View School.
How many public preschools are located in Keith County?
2 public preschools are located in Keith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Keith County?
Keith County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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