Best Valentine Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 305 students in Valentine, NE.

The top ranked public preschools in Valentine, NE are Valentine Elementary School, Simeon School and Cutcomb Lake School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Valentine, NE public preschools have an score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Valentine have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Valentine, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Valentine Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Top 20%

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615 E 5th St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237

Gr: PK-4 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Simeon School

(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
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88709 Simeon Rd
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367

Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Rank: #33.

Cutcomb Lake School

(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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30 Miles S Of Nenzel Nebraska,
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208

Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Valentine, Nebraska

Valentine, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Ballard Marsh Public School (Closed 2007)

Hc 37 Box 44
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2289

Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Boardman Creek Public School (Closed 2023)

Hc 32 Box 29
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499

Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Boardman Creek School (Closed 2010)

Hc 32
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499

Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Evergreen Public School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 212
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2205

Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Goose Creek Public School (Closed 2023)

Hc 37 Box 59
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294

Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Goose Creek School (Closed 2020)

Hwy 83, Lat 42.336183, Long -1
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294

Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Kennedy School (Closed 2023)

16b Spur, Lat 42.527458, Long
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666

Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Kewanee School (Closed 2012)

15 Nebraska 12
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1458

Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Simeon Elementary-east Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Hc 37 Box 22 A
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2606

Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Simeon Elementary-west Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Hc 32 Box 39
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666

Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Wood Lake School (Closed 2020)

206 E Dexter
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 967-3395

Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Valentine, NE?

The top ranked public preschools in Valentine, NE include Valentine Elementary School, Simeon School and Cutcomb Lake School.

How many public preschools are located in Valentine?

3 public preschools are located in Valentine.

What is the racial composition of students in Valentine?

Valentine public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).