For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 741 students in Nemaha County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nemaha County, NE are Elementary School At Johnson and Calvert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nemaha County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Johnson
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Calvert Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2103 O Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4129
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4129
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1906 1/2 O Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-6641
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-6641
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nemaha County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nemaha County, NE include Elementary School At Johnson and Calvert Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nemaha County?
3 public preschools are located in Nemaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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