For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,229 students in Colfax County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Colfax County, NE are Leigh Elementary School, Clarkson Elementary School and Schuyler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Colfax County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leigh Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-3301
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-3301
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Clarkson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3477
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2404 Denver
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-9940
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-9940
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Schuyler Elementary-fisher's
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
2023 N Colfax St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3527
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3527
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
100 East 15th
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2628
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2628
Gr: PK | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
1014 West 9th Street
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5084
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5084
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
454 Road N
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
001098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Colfax County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Colfax County, NE include Leigh Elementary School, Clarkson Elementary School and Schuyler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colfax County?
8 public preschools are located in Colfax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Colfax County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Colfax County include: Leigh Elementary School vs. Clarkson Elementary School, Howells-dodge Elementary School/howells vs. Clarkson Elementary School, Clarkson Elementary School vs. Leigh Elementary School
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