For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 414 students in Thayer County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Thayer County, NE are Thayer Central Elementary School and Deshler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thayer County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Thayer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Thayer County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thayer Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-7287
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-7287
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Deshler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Gr: PK-1 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Thayer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 136
Carleton, NE 68326
(402) 356-2401
Carleton, NE 68326
(402) 356-2401
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
210 Hebron St Po Box 337
Chester, NE 68327
(402) 324-5555
Chester, NE 68327
(402) 324-5555
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 4%
610 Jefferson Ave, Po Box 9
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6038
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6038
Gr: PK-1 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Thayer County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Thayer County, NE include Thayer Central Elementary School and Deshler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thayer County?
3 public preschools are located in Thayer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thayer County?
Thayer County 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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