For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,872 students in Washington County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, NE are Arlington Elementary School, Blair Deerfield Elementary School and Blair South Preschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4121
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4121
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Blair Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Deerfield Blvd
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-5123
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Blair South Preschool
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Butler St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229
Grades: PK
| 130 students
Rank: #44.
Blair Arbor Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 Adams St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2735
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 Monroe St
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714
Grades: PK-6
| 465 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1326 Park St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Grades: PK-2
| 172 students
2232 Washington, Po Box 288
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Grades: PK-3
| 81 students
20051 County Road 25, Po Box 2
Herman, NE 68029
(402) 456-7404
Herman, NE 68029
(402) 456-7404
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, NE include Arlington Elementary School, Blair Deerfield Elementary School and Blair South Preschool.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
5 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washington County include: Blair Deerfield Elementary School vs. Blair South Preschool, Blair South Preschool vs. Blair Deerfield Elementary School, Fort Calhoun Elementary School vs. Blair Arbor Park Elementary School
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