For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 220 students in Wood River, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Wood River, NE is Wood River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood River, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Wood River have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wood River, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 Lilly St
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Wood River, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2726 S 130th Road
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wood River, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wood River, NE include Wood River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wood River?
1 public preschools are located in Wood River.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood River?
Wood River public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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