For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 400 students in Dawes County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Dawes County, NE is Crawford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawes County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Dawes County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dawes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 5th St
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1928
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1928
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
732 Ann St
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0710
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0710
Gr: PK-2 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Dawes County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
60 Alpha Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
60 Alpha Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
31 Phelps St
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2436
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2436
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
651 Corkscrew Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1862
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1862
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
91 Prairie Home Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
91 Prairie Home Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1220 Table Center Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-4314
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-4314
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students
5240 Hwy 20
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3717
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3717
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1950 Cottonwood Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2337
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2337
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
310 Elkhorn
Whitney, NE 69367
(308) 667-1734
Whitney, NE 69367
(308) 667-1734
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
310 Elkhorn St
Whitney, NE 69367
(308) 667-1734
Whitney, NE 69367
(308) 667-1734
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dawes County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dawes County, NE include Crawford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dawes County?
2 public preschools are located in Dawes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawes County?
Dawes County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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