Best Richardson County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 493 students in Richardson County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Richardson County, NE is Htrs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Richardson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Richardson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Htrs Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Chase St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Gr: PK-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Richardson County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Richardson County, NE include Htrs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Richardson County?
2 public preschools are located in Richardson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson County?
Richardson County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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