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Best 68845 Nebraska Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,920 students in 68845, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in 68845, NE are Windy Hills Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68845 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68845, NE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best 68845, NE Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windy Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4211 20th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8105 9th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 7th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6110 11th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8290
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
915 16th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 W 24th St
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8040
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Kearney Education Center
1511 5th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8033
Gr: PK | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 68845, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in 68845, NE include Windy Hills Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School and Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68845?
7 public preschools are located in 68845.
What is the racial composition of students in 68845?
68845 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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