For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 500 students in Polk County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, NE are Cross County Elementary School, Osceola Elementary School and Shelby - Rising City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cross County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1270 123rd Road
Stromsburg, NE 68666
(402) 764-5521
Stromsburg, NE 68666
(402) 764-5521
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Osceola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
341 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-2091
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-2091
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
260 S Pine
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-2271
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-2271
Grades: 4-5
| 41 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Polk County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, NE include Cross County Elementary School, Osceola Elementary School and Shelby - Rising City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
3 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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