For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 476 students in Valentine, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Valentine, NE are Valentine Middle School, Valentine Elementary School and Littleburg Elementary - 12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valentine, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Valentine have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Valentine, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valentine Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
239 N Wood
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Gr: 5-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 E 5th St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Gr: PK-4 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Littleburg Elementary - 12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28406 300 1st St
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Simeon School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
88709 Simeon Rd
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Valentine, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 37 Box 44
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2289
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2289
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Hc 32 Box 29
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Hc 32
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Po Box 212
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2205
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2205
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Hc 37 Box 59
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Hwy 83, Lat 42.336183, Long -1
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
16b Spur, Lat 42.527458, Long
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
15 Nebraska 12
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1458
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1458
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 37 Box 22 A
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2606
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2606
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Hc 32 Box 39
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
206 E Dexter
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 967-3395
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 967-3395
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Valentine, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Valentine, NE include Valentine Middle School, Valentine Elementary School and Littleburg Elementary - 12.
How many public elementary schools are located in Valentine?
5 public elementary schools are located in Valentine.
What is the racial composition of students in Valentine?
Valentine public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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