For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 269 students in 68959, NE.
The top ranked public preschool in 68959, NE is Minden East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68959 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68959, NE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68959, NE Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minden East Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 N Minden Ave
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Grades: PK-3
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
427 N Park St
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Grades: PK
| 37 students
68959, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Minden Public School Success Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
325 North Yates, Po Box 301
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
240 E 21st Culdesac
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 68959, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in 68959, NE include Minden East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68959?
2 public preschools are located in 68959.
What is the racial composition of students in 68959?
68959 public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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