For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 325 students in Valley County, NE.
The top ranked public preschool in Valley County, NE is Ord Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley County, NE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Valley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Valley County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ord Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 S 16th St
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3331
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3331
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Valley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
320 W Owens St
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
320 W Owens St
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
308 South B, Box 257
North Loup, NE 68859
(308) 496-3331
North Loup, NE 68859
(308) 496-3331
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rr 1 Box 275
Elyria, NE 68837
(308) 728-3390
Elyria, NE 68837
(308) 728-3390
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
201 Benton St
Elyria, NE 68837
(308) 728-3390
Elyria, NE 68837
(308) 728-3390
Gr: PK-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rr 3 Box 107 B
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3775
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3775
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rr 2 Box 102 A
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3379
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3379
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
80484 477th Ave
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3379
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3379
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rr 2 Box 22 A
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5667
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5667
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
47407 808th Road
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5667
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5667
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Valley County, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in Valley County, NE include Ord Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Valley County?
1 public preschools are located in Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley County?
Valley County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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