For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 664 students in Otoe County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Otoe County, NE is Elementary School At Syracuse. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otoe County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Otoe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Otoe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Syracuse
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 7th St
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2382
Syracuse, NE 68446
(402) 269-2382
Gr: PK-3 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Ne Center For Educ Of Blind
Special Education School
824 10th Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5513
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5513
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1200 North 14th Street
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 874-9193
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 874-9193
Gr: PK-2 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Otoe County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Otoe County, NE include Elementary School At Syracuse.
How many public preschools are located in Otoe County?
3 public preschools are located in Otoe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otoe County?
Otoe County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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