For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 124 students in Boyd County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Boyd County, NE are Boyd County Elementary (Butte) and Boyd County Elementary (Lynch). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boyd County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Boyd County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Boyd County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boyd County Elementary (Butte)
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Butte St
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Boyd County Elementary (Lynch)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: PK-4 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Boyd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: 5-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
402 Butte St Po Box 139
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
402 Butte St Po Box 139
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
202 E 3rd St Po Box 8
Naper, NE 68755
(402) 832-5301
Naper, NE 68755
(402) 832-5301
Gr: K-6 | 8 students
89289 United Road
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2557
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2557
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
106 E Greig St Po Box 109
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
106 E Greig St Po Box 109
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
402 Butte St
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 5-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Boyd County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Boyd County, NE include Boyd County Elementary (Butte) and Boyd County Elementary (Lynch).
How many public preschools are located in Boyd County?
2 public preschools are located in Boyd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boyd County?
Boyd County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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