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Best Sterling Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 143 students in Sterling, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Sterling, NE is Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Sterling, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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