For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 545 students in Wayne, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Wayne, NE is Wayne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wayne, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Douglas Street
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Gr: PK-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
803 Providence Rd Sunnyview Pl
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 833-1450
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 833-1450
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wayne, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne, NE include Wayne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne?
3 public preschools are located in Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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