For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 549 students in Kearney County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kearney County, NE are Axtell Elementary School, Minden East Elementary School and Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearney County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Kearney County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kearney County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Main St
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Minden East Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 N Minden Ave
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Gr: PK-3 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
427 N Park St
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Kearney County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Main St
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Minden 91果冻传媒 Success Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
325 North Yates, Po Box 301
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
240 E 21st Culdesac
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kearney County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kearney County, NE include Axtell Elementary School, Minden East Elementary School and Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kearney County?
4 public preschools are located in Kearney County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney County?
Kearney County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kearney County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kearney County include: Axtell Elementary School vs. Minden East Elementary School, Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School vs. Minden East Elementary School, Axtell Elementary School vs. Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
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