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Best Sheridan County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 397 students in Sheridan County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sheridan County, NE are Hay Springs Elementary School, Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon and Gordon-rushville Ele-rushville. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Sheridan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 W Second
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Gordon-rushville Ele-rushville
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Hay Springs Early Childhood
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sheridan County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sheridan County, NE include Hay Springs Elementary School, Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon and Gordon-rushville Ele-rushville.
How many public preschools are located in Sheridan County?
4 public preschools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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