For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 200 students in Curtis, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Curtis, NE are Medicine Valley Elementary School and Medicine Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curtis, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Curtis have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Curtis, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medicine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Ord Ave
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4210
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Medicine Valley High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Crook Ave
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4106
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4106
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
303 Crook Avenue
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4106
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4106
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Curtis, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Curtis, NE include Medicine Valley Elementary School and Medicine Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Curtis?
3 public schools are located in Curtis.
What is the racial composition of students in Curtis?
Curtis public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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