For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 177 students in Bayard, NE.
The top ranked public preschool in Bayard, NE is Bayard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayard, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Bayard have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bayard, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East 8th Street
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bayard, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Bayard, NE include Bayard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bayard?
1 public preschools are located in Bayard.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayard?
Bayard public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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