For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 213 students in Amherst, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Amherst, NE is Amherst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Amherst, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Amherst, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Amherst, NE include Amherst Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Amherst?
1 public preschools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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