For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 1,792 students in 69101, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in 69101, NE are Osgood Elementary School, Mcdonald Elementary School and Lake Maloney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 69101 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 69101, NE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 69101, NE Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osgood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
495 W State Farm Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7144
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7144
Gr: PK | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lake Maloney Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
848 E Correction Line Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-9392
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 West A St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7134
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 3rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Buffalo Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7130
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cody Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 9th St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7138
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 E 3rd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
69101, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3199 N Studley Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-2470
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-2470
Gr: 1-5 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
7044 W State Farm Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-0423
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-0423
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
10467 W Platte Valley Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-5918
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-5918
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 69101, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 69101, NE include Osgood Elementary School, Mcdonald Elementary School and Lake Maloney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 69101?
9 public preschools are located in 69101.
What is the racial composition of students in 69101?
69101 public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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