For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 269 students in Minden, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Minden, NE is Minden East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minden, NE public preschools 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 Minden 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 Public Preschools in Minden, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-3 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
427 N Park St
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Minden, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
240 E 21st Culdesac
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Minden, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Minden, NE include Minden East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Minden?
2 public preschools are located in Minden.
What is the racial composition of students in Minden?
Minden 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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