For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 554 students in Box Butte County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Box Butte County, NE is Hemingford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Box Butte County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Box Butte County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Box Butte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemingford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 Niobrara Ave
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 487-3328
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 487-3328
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
616 Black Hills Avenue
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4425
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4425
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
700 Black Hills
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4093
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4093
Gr: PK-2 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Box Butte County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Box Butte County, NE include Hemingford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Box Butte County?
3 public preschools are located in Box Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Box Butte County?
Box Butte County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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