For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 549 students in Butler County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Butler County, NE are Elementary School At Dwight, David City Elementary School and Bellwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Butler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Dwight
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
292 N 1st St
Dwight, NE 68635
(402) 566-2445
Dwight, NE 68635
(402) 566-2445
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
David City Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
826 E St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Bellwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
612 Park St
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 538-4805
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 538-4805
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Elementary School At Brainard
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Ash Box 184
Abie, NE 68001
(402) 543-2347
Abie, NE 68001
(402) 543-2347
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
96 Elm St Po Box 75
Bruno, NE 68014
(402) 543-2302
Bruno, NE 68014
(402) 543-2302
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students
341 Beech St Box 100
Linwood, NE 68036
(402) 666-5617
Linwood, NE 68036
(402) 666-5617
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
400 East Spruce
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
400 East Spruce
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
4411 O Road
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 539-2195
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 539-2195
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Butler County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Butler County, NE include Elementary School At Dwight, David City Elementary School and Bellwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Butler County?
4 public preschools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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