For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,643 students in 68602, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in 68602, NE are Centennial Elementary School, West Park Elementary School and Lost Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68602 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68602, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68602, NE Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Centennial St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-8180
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-8180
Grades: PK-4
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
West Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Adamy St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7075
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7075
Grades: PK-4
| 231 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3772 33rd Ave
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7045
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7045
Grades: PK-4
| 313 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 31st St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7070
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7070
Grades: PK-4
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 20th St
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7030
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7030
Grades: PK-4
| 275 students
Rank: n/an/a
2410 16th Street
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7000
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7000
Grades: PK
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
2508 27th Street
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7000
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 68602, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 68602, NE include Centennial Elementary School, West Park Elementary School and Lost Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68602?
7 public preschools are located in 68602.
What is the racial composition of students in 68602?
68602 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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