For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 577 students in Ashland, NE.
The top ranked public preschool in Ashland, NE is Ashland-greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ashland, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashland-greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Boyd Steet
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-7083
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-7083
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 North 17th Avenue
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Grades: PK-2
| 320 students
Ashland, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
785 County Road A
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2475
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2475
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
1200 Boyd St
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2128
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ashland, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Ashland, NE include Ashland-greenwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ashland?
2 public preschools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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