For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 387 students in Johnson County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Johnson County, NE are Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh, Sterling Elementary School and Johnson Co Central Elem-cook. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson 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 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Johnson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
358 N 6th
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Gr: PK-3 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4181
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4181
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Johnson County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
407 N 1st Po Box 255
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-2024
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-2024
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
475 Jefferson Po Box 8
Elk Creek, NE 68348
(402) 877-2175
Elk Creek, NE 68348
(402) 877-2175
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
407 N 1st Po Box 255
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4171
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4171
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
250 Main St, Box 39
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
358 N 6th St Box 338
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
358 N 6th Box 338
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3328
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3328
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Johnson County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Johnson County, NE include Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh, Sterling Elementary School and Johnson Co Central Elem-cook.
How many public preschools are located in Johnson County?
3 public preschools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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