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Best Scottsbluff Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 1,561 students in Scottsbluff, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Scottsbluff, NE are Longfellow Elementary School, Westmoor Elementary School and Lincoln Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsbluff, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Scottsbluff have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Scottsbluff, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2003 5th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6262
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Westmoor Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1722 Ave K
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6255
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2214 Ave C
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1306 9th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6259
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
2512 2nd Avenue
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6293
Gr: PK | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
1720 Portal Place
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Home Based
1720 Portal Place
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-1999
Gr: PK | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian School
Special Education School
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)
3118 17th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3231
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Scottsbluff, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Center Based Pre School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Gr: PK-12 | 2 students
Gering Head Start (Closed 2023)
1725 13th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-4358
Gr: PK
Lake Alice School (Closed 2010)
50033 County Road 26
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-4295
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Northfield Head Start (Closed 2023)
1900 Flaten Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Westway Head Start (Closed 2023)
1701 W 27 St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Scottsbluff, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Scottsbluff, NE include Longfellow Elementary School, Westmoor Elementary School and Lincoln Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Scottsbluff?
9 public preschools are located in Scottsbluff.
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsbluff?
Scottsbluff public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Scottsbluff are often viewed compared to one another?

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