For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 651 students in Pierce County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pierce County, NE are Osmond Elementary School, Pierce Elementary School and Plainview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pierce County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osmond Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 N 7th
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4302
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4302
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Woodland Ave
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3808
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3808
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pierce County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pierce County, NE include Osmond Elementary School, Pierce Elementary School and Plainview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pierce County?
3 public preschools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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