For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 292 students in Hitchcock County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hitchcock County, NE are Hitchcock Co Elementary School, Palisade Attendance Center and Stratton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hitchcock County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Hitchcock County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hitchcock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Co Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Arizona
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Palisade Attendance Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 N Reynolds
Palisade, NE 69040
(308) 285-3232
Palisade, NE 69040
(308) 285-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Bailey St
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Hitchcock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
712 Arizona St Box 128
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Culbertson, NE 69024
(308) 278-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Minority enrollment: 3%
605 Bailey Box 324
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Stratton, NE 69043
(308) 276-2281
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hitchcock County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hitchcock County, NE include Hitchcock Co Elementary School, Palisade Attendance Center and Stratton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hitchcock County?
3 public preschools are located in Hitchcock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hitchcock County?
Hitchcock County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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