For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 180 students in Valentine, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Valentine, NE are Valentine Middle School, Littleburg Elementary - 12 and Simeon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valentine, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Valentine have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
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 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #44.
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 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Valentine, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Valentine, NE include Valentine Middle School, Littleburg Elementary - 12 and Simeon School.
How many public middle schools are located in Valentine?
4 public middle schools are located in Valentine.
What is the racial composition of students in Valentine?
Valentine public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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