For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 568 students in Valley County, NE (there are , serving 56 private students). 91% 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 Ord Elementary School and Ord Jr-sr High 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 35% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ord Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 S 16th St
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3331
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3331
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Ord Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 N 19th
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3241
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3241
Grades: 7-12
| 243 students
Valley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
320 W Owens St
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
320 W Owens St
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Grades: 7-12
| 51 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Valley County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Valley County, NE include Ord Elementary School and Ord Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Valley County?
2 public schools are located in Valley County.
What percentage of students in Valley County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Valley County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valley County?
Valley County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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