Top 10 Best Cherry County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 864 students in Cherry County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 44 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cherry County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Cherry County, NE are Valentine Elementary School, Cody-kilgore Middle School and Valentine Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherry County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Cherry County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Cherry County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valentine Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 E 5th St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Cody-kilgore Middle School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 West 4th Street
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4117
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Valentine Middle School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
239 N Wood
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Grades: 5-8
| 156 students
Rank: #44.
Cody-kilgore High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
360 W 4th St
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cody-kilgore Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Nth Burlington Street
Kilgore, NE 69216
(402) 966-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 78 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Valentine High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
431 N Green St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1780
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #77.
Littleburg Elementary - 12
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28406 300 1st St
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Elementary - 09
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26886 299th St
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cutcomb Lake School
30 Miles S Of Nenzel Nebraska,
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Simeon School
431 N Green St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cherry County, NE

Cherry County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 37 Box 44
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2289
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Hc 32 Box 29
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Hc 32
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
Hc 58
Brownlee, NE 69166
(308) 748-2258
Grades: PK-6
| 12 students
Po Box 9
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3331
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Hc 74 Box 6
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4208
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Hc 72 Box 18 A
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
Hc 74 Box 26
Nenzel, NE 69219
(402) 823-4386
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Hc 65 Box 14 A
Elsmere, NE 69135
(308) 834-3285
Grades: PK-8
| 1 students
Po Box 212
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2205
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
1 Mile E Of German Settle Rd,
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Hc 37 Box 59
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Hwy 83, Lat 42.336183, Long -1
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
16b Spur, Lat 42.527458, Long
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
15 Nebraska 12
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1458
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Hc 75 Box 30 A
Merriman, NE 69218
(308) 282-0419
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
Hc 75
Merriman, NE 69218
(308) 282-0419
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Hc 37 Box 22 A
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2606
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Hc 32 Box 39
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Hc 13 Box 38
Sparks, NE 69220
(402) 376-3419
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Hc 74
Nenzel, NE 69219
(402) 823-4386
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Hc 58
Brownlee, NE 69126
(308) 748-2258
Grades: PK-6
| 9 students
206 E Dexter
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 967-3395
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cherry County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Cherry County, NE include Valentine Elementary School, Cody-kilgore Middle School and Valentine Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cherry County, NE?
10 public schools are located in Cherry County, NE.
What percentage of students in Cherry County, NE go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cherry County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cherry County, NE?
Cherry County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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