For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 306 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 average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Valentine, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 E 5th St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Gr: PK-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
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