For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 688 students in Valley County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 56 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Valley County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Valley County, NE are Arcadia High School, Arcadia Elementary School and Ord Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Valley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 W Owens St
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Owens St
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Ord Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 S 16th St
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3331
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3331
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Ord Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 N 19th
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3241
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3241
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Valley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
308 South B, Box 257
North Loup, NE 68859
(308) 496-3331
North Loup, NE 68859
(308) 496-3331
Grades: PK-4
| 61 students
Rr 1 Box 275
Elyria, NE 68837
(308) 728-3390
Elyria, NE 68837
(308) 728-3390
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rr 3 Box 107 B
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3775
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3775
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Rr 2 Box 102 A
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3379
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3379
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Rr 2 Box 22 A
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5667
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5667
Grades: PK-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Valley County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Valley County, NE include Arcadia High School, Arcadia Elementary School and Ord Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Valley County, NE?
4 public schools are located in Valley County, NE.
What percentage of students in Valley County, NE go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Valley County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valley County, NE?
Valley County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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