For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 305 students in Valentine, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in Valentine, NE are Valentine Elementary School, Simeon School and Cutcomb Lake School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valentine, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Valentine have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Valentine, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 E 5th St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Grades: PK-4
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Simeon School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
88709 Simeon Rd
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Cutcomb Lake School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Miles S Of Nenzel Nebraska,
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Valentine, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 37 Box 44
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2289
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2289
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Hc 32 Box 29
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Po Box 212
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2205
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2205
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Hc 37 Box 59
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Hwy 83, Lat 42.336183, Long -1
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
16b Spur, Lat 42.527458, Long
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
15 Nebraska 12
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1458
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1458
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Hc 37 Box 22 A
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2606
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2606
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Hc 32 Box 39
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
206 E Dexter
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 967-3395
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 967-3395
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Valentine, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Valentine, NE include Valentine Elementary School, Simeon School and Cutcomb Lake School.
How many public preschools are located in Valentine?
3 public preschools are located in Valentine.
What is the racial composition of students in Valentine?
Valentine public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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