For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 617 students in Cherry County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cherry County, NE are Valentine Middle School, Valentine Elementary School and Littleburg Elementary - 12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherry County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cherry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cherry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valentine Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
239 N Wood
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Grades: 5-8
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 E 5th St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Grades: PK-4
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Littleburg Elementary - 12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28406 300 1st St
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Simeon School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
88709 Simeon Rd
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #55.
Cody-kilgore Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Nth Burlington Street
Kilgore, NE 69216
(402) 966-2291
Kilgore, NE 69216
(402) 966-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 67 students
Rank: #66.
Cody-kilgore Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
360 West 4th Street
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4117
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4117
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeview Elementary - 09
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26886 299th St
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Cherry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 37 Box 44
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2289
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2289
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Hc 32 Box 29
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Po Box 9
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3331
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3331
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Hc 74 Box 6
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4208
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4208
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Hc 72 Box 18 A
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
Hc 74 Box 26
Nenzel, NE 69219
(402) 823-4386
Nenzel, NE 69219
(402) 823-4386
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Hc 65 Box 14 A
Elsmere, NE 69135
(308) 834-3285
Elsmere, NE 69135
(308) 834-3285
Grades: PK-8
| 1 students
Po Box 212
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2205
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2205
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
1 Mile E Of German Settle Rd,
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Hc 37 Box 59
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Hwy 83, Lat 42.336183, Long -1
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
16b Spur, Lat 42.527458, Long
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
15 Nebraska 12
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1458
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1458
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Hc 75 Box 30 A
Merriman, NE 69218
(308) 282-0419
Merriman, NE 69218
(308) 282-0419
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
Hc 37 Box 22 A
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2606
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2606
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Hc 32 Box 39
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Hc 13 Box 38
Sparks, NE 69220
(402) 376-3419
Sparks, NE 69220
(402) 376-3419
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Hc 58
Brownlee, NE 69126
(308) 748-2258
Brownlee, NE 69126
(308) 748-2258
Grades: PK-6
| 9 students
206 E Dexter
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 967-3395
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 967-3395
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cherry County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cherry County, NE include Valentine Middle School, Valentine Elementary School and Littleburg Elementary - 12.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cherry County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Cherry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherry County?
Cherry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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