For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 414 students in Thayer County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Thayer County, NE are Thayer Central Elementary School and Deshler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thayer County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Thayer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Thayer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thayer Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-7287
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-7287
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Deshler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Rank: n/an/a
340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Grades: PK-1
| 47 students
Thayer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 136
Carleton, NE 68326
(402) 356-2401
Carleton, NE 68326
(402) 356-2401
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
210 Hebron St Po Box 337
Chester, NE 68327
(402) 324-5555
Chester, NE 68327
(402) 324-5555
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
610 Jefferson Ave, Po Box 9
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6038
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6038
Grades: PK-1
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Thayer County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Thayer County, NE include Thayer Central Elementary School and Deshler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thayer County?
3 public preschools are located in Thayer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thayer County?
Thayer County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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