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Best Friend Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 127 students in Friend, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Friend, NE is Friend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Friend, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Friend have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Friend, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friend Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Friend, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Friend, NE include Friend Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Friend?
1 public preschools are located in Friend.
What is the racial composition of students in Friend?
Friend 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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