For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 785 students in Valley, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Valley, NE are Douglas Co West Elementary School and Douglas Co West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Valley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Valley, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas Co West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Center St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2151
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas Co West Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
Valley, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
402 S Pine Street
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 827-5339
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 827-5339
Grades: PK
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Valley, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Valley, NE include Douglas Co West Elementary School and Douglas Co West Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Valley?
2 public elementary schools are located in Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley?
Valley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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