For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 465 students in Morrill County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Morrill County, NE are Bridgeport Elementary School and Bayard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrill County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Morrill County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Morrill County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Q St
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-1574
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-1574
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East 8th Street
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
818 O Street
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-0507
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-0507
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Morrill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 1526
Angora, NE 69331
(308) 262-0284
Angora, NE 69331
(308) 262-0284
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
251 N Starr St Po Box 128
Broadwater, NE 69125
(308) 489-5515
Broadwater, NE 69125
(308) 489-5515
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rr 1 Box 144
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 586-1794
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 586-1794
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Morrill County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Morrill County, NE include Bridgeport Elementary School and Bayard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Morrill County?
3 public preschools are located in Morrill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrill County?
Morrill County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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