For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 281 students in Sherman County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sherman County, NE are Loup City Elementary School and Litchfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Sherman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sherman County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loup City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 N 7th St
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-1814
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-1814
Gr: PK-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sherman County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sherman County, NE include Loup City Elementary School and Litchfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sherman County?
2 public preschools are located in Sherman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman County?
Sherman County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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