For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 267 students in Pawnee County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pawnee County, NE are Pawnee City Elementary School and Lewiston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pawnee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawnee City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Tiger Ave
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pawnee County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pawnee County, NE include Pawnee City Elementary School and Lewiston Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pawnee County?
2 public preschools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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