For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 770 students in Valley, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Valley, NE are Douglas Co West Middle School and Douglas Co West Elementary 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 70% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Valley, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Co West Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Douglas Co West Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S Center St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2151
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 Middle School and Douglas Co West Elementary 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 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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