For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 231 students in Deuel County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Deuel County, NE are Creek Valley Elementary School and So Platte Elementary At Big Springs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deuel County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Deuel County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Deuel County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creek Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6th & Hayward
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-2911
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-2911
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
6th And Hayward Ave
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-2911
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-2911
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Deuel County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Deuel County, NE include Creek Valley Elementary School and So Platte Elementary At Big Springs.
How many public preschools are located in Deuel County?
3 public preschools are located in Deuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deuel County?
Deuel County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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