For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 486 students in Polk County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, NE are Cross County Elementary School, Osceola Elementary School and Shelby - Rising City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk 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 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross County Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1270 123rd Road
Stromsburg, NE 68666
(402) 764-5521
Stromsburg, NE 68666
(402) 764-5521
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Osceola Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
341 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-2091
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-2091
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
260 S Pine
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-2271
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-2271
Gr: 4-5 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, NE include Cross County Elementary School, Osceola Elementary School and Shelby - Rising City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
3 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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