For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 680 students in Burt County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Burt County, NE are Oakland Craig Elementary School, Northeast Elementary At Lyons and Elementary School At Tekamah. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burt County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Burt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Burt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Craig Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 N Brewster Ave
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5631
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary At Lyons
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2363
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Elementary School At Tekamah
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 N 13th St
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2154
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2154
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Burt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2076 Old Hwy 118
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5284
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5284
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
923 S Broadway Po Box 157
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5382
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5382
Grades: PK-6
| 11 students
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Burt County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Burt County, NE include Oakland Craig Elementary School, Northeast Elementary At Lyons and Elementary School At Tekamah.
How many public preschools are located in Burt County?
3 public preschools are located in Burt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burt County?
Burt County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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