For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 606 students in Howard County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, NE are St. Libory Elementary School, St. Paul Elementary School and Elba Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Howard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Libory Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 St Paul Road
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6475
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6475
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Elba Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
711 Caroline St
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Grades: PK-6
| 65 students
Howard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Ramsey St
Farwell, NE 68838
(308) 336-3286
Farwell, NE 68838
(308) 336-3286
Grades: PK-6
| 12 students
400 Ramsey St Po Box 49
Farwell, NE 68838
(308) 336-3286
Farwell, NE 68838
(308) 336-3286
Grades: PK-8
| 22 students
1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Grades: 7-8
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Howard County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, NE include St. Libory Elementary School, St. Paul Elementary School and Elba Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Howard County?
3 public preschools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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