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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Richardson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Htrs Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Chase St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2712
Gr: PK-2 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Richardson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Behaviorally Disordered (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
810 Central Avenue
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 274-4354
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 274-4354
Gr: PK-9
Box 128
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Gr: PK-6 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 1%
511 Nemaha Box 128
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rr 3 Box 326
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1000 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
71829 642 Blvd
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2600
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
71829 642 Blvd
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2400
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2400
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 38% (majority Hispanic).
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