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Best Jefferson County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 539 students in Jefferson County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, NE are Diller-odell Elementary School and Meridian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diller-odell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 Smith St
Diller, NE 68342
(402) 793-5570
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
72380 560th Ave
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
808 F St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Gr: PK-2 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Life Program (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1010 K St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Gr: 3-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, NE include Diller-odell Elementary School and Meridian Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
3 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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