For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 547 students in Furnas County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Furnas County, NE are So Valley Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School and Arapahoe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Furnas County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Furnas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Furnas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
So Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43737 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
Arapahoe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5459
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Furnas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New View School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1103 Central St
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3738
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3738
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 T St
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
609 Ogden
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Furnas County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Furnas County, NE include So Valley Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School and Arapahoe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Furnas County?
3 public preschools are located in Furnas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Furnas County?
Furnas County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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