For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 303 students in Hershey, NE.
The top ranked public preschool in Hershey, NE is Hershey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hershey, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Hershey have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hershey, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hershey Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5572
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5572
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Hershey, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 S Lincoln Box 369
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
Po Box 39
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hershey, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Hershey, NE include Hershey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hershey?
1 public preschools are located in Hershey.
What is the racial composition of students in Hershey?
Hershey public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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