For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,096 students in Valley, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Valley, NE are Douglas Co West High School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Valley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Co West High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas Co West Falcon Achievement Center
Alternative School
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(531) 329-3403
Valley, NE 68064
(531) 329-3403
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Valley, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Valley, NE include Douglas Co West High School, Douglas Co West Middle School and Douglas Co West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Valley?
4 public schools are located in Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley?
Valley public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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