For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 231 students in Deuel County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Deuel County, NE are Creek Valley Elementary School, So Platte Elementary At Big Springs and Creek Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deuel County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Deuel County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Deuel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creek Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6th & Hayward
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-2911
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-2911
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Creek Valley Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3rd And Washington
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Deuel County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Deuel County, NE include Creek Valley Elementary School, So Platte Elementary At Big Springs and Creek Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Deuel County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Deuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deuel County?
Deuel County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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