For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 432 students in Dixon County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Dixon County, NE are Allen Elementary School and Wakefield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Dixon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dixon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
126 E 5th
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Dixon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
509 Annie St
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Grades: PK-2
| 17 students
509 Annie Street, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
509 Annie St, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Grades: 5-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dixon County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Dixon County, NE include Allen Elementary School and Wakefield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dixon County?
2 public preschools are located in Dixon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon County?
Dixon County public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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