For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 260 students in Greeley County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Greeley County, NE are Riverside Elementary - Spalding and Central Valley Elementary - Scotia. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greeley County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Greeley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Greeley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary - Spalding
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 S Ash
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Indian
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 428-3145
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 428-3145
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
304 North Shannon Street
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Greeley County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Greeley County, NE include Riverside Elementary - Spalding and Central Valley Elementary - Scotia.
How many public preschools are located in Greeley County?
3 public preschools are located in Greeley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greeley County?
Greeley County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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