For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 432 students in Dixon County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dixon County, NE are Allen Elementary School and Wakefield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Dixon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dixon County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
126 E 5th
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Dixon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
509 Annie St
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Gr: PK-2 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
509 Annie Street, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
509 Annie St, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dixon County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dixon County, NE include Allen Elementary School and Wakefield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dixon County?
2 public preschools are located in Dixon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon County?
Dixon County public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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