For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 160 students in Pawnee City, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Pawnee City, NE is Pawnee City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee City, 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 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Pawnee City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pawnee City, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawnee City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2411
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pawnee City, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pawnee City, NE include Pawnee City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pawnee City?
1 public preschools are located in Pawnee City.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee City?
Pawnee City public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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