For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 96 students in Hay Springs, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Hay Springs, NE is Hay Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hay Springs, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Hay Springs have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hay Springs, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hay Springs, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hay Springs, NE include Hay Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hay Springs?
2 public preschools are located in Hay Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Hay Springs?
Hay Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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