For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,022 students in Gering, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gering, NE are Geil Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Northfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gering, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Gering have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gering, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geil Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 D St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2545
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2545
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1725 13th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Flaten Ave
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-5555
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-5555
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1725 13th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2350
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gering, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gering, NE include Geil Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Northfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gering?
4 public preschools are located in Gering.
What is the racial composition of students in Gering?
Gering public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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