For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 480 students in Webster County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Webster County, NE are Blue Hill Elementary School, Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen and Red Cloud Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Webster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2085
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2085
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Webster
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Bladen, NE 68928
(402) 756-1311
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Red Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
334 N Cherry
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-3413
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-3413
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
128 University St Box 128
Guide Rock, NE 68942
(402) 257-3105
Guide Rock, NE 68942
(402) 257-3105
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2315
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2315
Grades: PK
| n/a students
334 North Cherry St
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Webster County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Webster County, NE include Blue Hill Elementary School, Silver Lake Elementary Sch-bladen and Red Cloud Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Webster County?
3 public preschools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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