For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 400 students in 68949, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in 68949, NE is Holdrege Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68949 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68949, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68949, NE Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holdrege Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1700 Broadway St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4048
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4048
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
68949, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1015 Sherman, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4269
Gr: PK-3 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
11419 736 Road
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4710
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students
Pre School Hdcp Child Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
412 W 14th Ave Box 858
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6292
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1421 13th St, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-6179
Gr: PK-4 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
115 8th Ave, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4339
Gr: PK-4 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 68949, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in 68949, NE include Holdrege Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68949?
2 public preschools are located in 68949.
What is the racial composition of students in 68949?
68949 public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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