For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 220 students in Atkinson, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Atkinson, NE is Atkinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atkinson, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Atkinson 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Atkinson, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 N Main Street
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2848
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2848
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Atkinson, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Atkinson, NE include Atkinson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Atkinson?
2 public preschools are located in Atkinson.
What is the racial composition of students in Atkinson?
Atkinson public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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