For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 537 students in Valley, NE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Valley, NE is 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Valley, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 preschools in Valley, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Valley, NE include Douglas Co West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Valley?
1 public preschools are located in Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley?
Valley public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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