For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 166 students in Bayard, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Bayard, NE is Bayard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayard, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Bayard have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bayard, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East 8th Street
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bayard, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bayard, NE include Bayard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bayard?
1 public preschools are located in Bayard.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayard?
Bayard public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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