For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 595 students in Clay County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, NE are Sandy Creek Elementary School, Sutton Elementary School and Harvard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sandy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
305 East Ninth
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Gr: PK
3035 E Saddlehorn Bx 215
Glenvil, NE 68941
(402) 771-2267
Glenvil, NE 68941
(402) 771-2267
Gr: K-6 | 8 students
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
511 Miles St Box 94
Trumbull, NE 68980
(402) 743-2307
Trumbull, NE 68980
(402) 743-2307
Gr: PK-6 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, NE include Sandy Creek Elementary School, Sutton Elementary School and Harvard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
3 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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