For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 982 students in Knox County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, NE are Bloomfield Elementary School, Crofton Elementary School and Verdigre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Knox County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
514 S Mcnamara
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4985
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4985
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Crofton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 W 5th St
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4357
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Verdigre Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Wausa Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Bismark
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Creighton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5001
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5001
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Niobrara Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Isanti Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 S 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Knox County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, NE include Bloomfield Elementary School, Crofton Elementary School and Verdigre Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Knox County?
7 public preschools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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