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Best Phelps County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 681 students in Phelps County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Phelps County, NE are Loomis Elementary School, Bertrand Elementary School and Holdrege Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Phelps County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Bryan St
Loomis, NE 68958
(308) 876-2111
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bertrand Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927
(308) 472-3427
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Holdrege Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Educational Center
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4048
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Phelps County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Phelps County, NE include Loomis Elementary School, Bertrand Elementary School and Holdrege Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Phelps County?
4 public preschools are located in Phelps County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?
Phelps County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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