For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 114 students in Thomas County, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Thomas County, NE are Elementary School At Halsey and Thedford Elementary Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Thomas 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Thomas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Halsey
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 Hwy 2
Halsey, NE 69142
(308) 533-2204
Halsey, NE 69142
(308) 533-2204
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Court
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 58
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 748-2258
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 748-2258
Gr: PK-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
407 Court Box 248
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Thomas County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Thomas County, NE include Elementary School At Halsey and Thedford Elementary Attendance Center.
How many public preschools are located in Thomas County?
2 public preschools are located in Thomas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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