For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,830 students in 68803, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in 68803, NE are Cedar Hollow School, 1r Elementary School and Engleman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68803 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68803, NE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68803, NE Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hollow School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 S Engleman Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
1r Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 W One-r Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Engleman Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1812 Mansfield Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5902
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5902
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5905
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5905
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4160 W Old Potash Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5936
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5936
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Gates Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Louise St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5892
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5892
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
West Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3022 College St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5930
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5930
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
4360 W Capital Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5655
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5655
Gr: PK | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
68803, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1600 North Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 68803, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 68803, NE include Cedar Hollow School, 1r Elementary School and Engleman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68803?
8 public preschools are located in 68803.
What is the racial composition of students in 68803?
68803 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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