Best High Schools in Valley, NE

High schools
6
Students
4,247
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
65%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Elkhorn High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students

2. Yutan High School

B+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Yutan Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 225 Students

3. Arlington High School

B+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arlington Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students

4. Bennington High School

B

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1002 Students

5. Douglas Co West High School

C

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Douglas Co West Community Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students

6. Fremont Senior High School

F

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students

Best Middle Schools in Valley, NE

Middle schools
6
Students
2,972
Avg actual
73%
Avg projected
60%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bennington Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students

2. Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students

3. Elkhorn Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students

4. Douglas Co West Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Douglas Co West Community Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students

5. Fremont Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 744 Students

6. Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)

D

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 658 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Valley, NE

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,379
Avg actual
72%
Avg projected
60%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Arbor View Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students

2. Yutan Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yutan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students

3. Bennington Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students

4. Arlington Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Arlington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students

5. Douglas Co West Elementary Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Douglas Co West Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students

6. Howard Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Valley, NE

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Valley, NE has a total population of 3,844 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Valley, NE

9,598

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Valley, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.30 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valley, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Valley, NE.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,797 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Valley, NE Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Valley, NE

How many schools are in Valley, NE?

Valley, NE has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,598 students in total.

How do schools in Valley perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in Valley score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Valley don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Valley?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Valley, NE

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

King Lake, NE

  • Actual: 78%
  • Projected: 68%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Waterloo, NE

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 66%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Yutan, NE

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Leshara, NE

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mercer, NE

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Elkhorn, NE

  • Actual: 80%
  • Projected: 72%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Venice, NE

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 64%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bennington, NE

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 68%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Washington, NE

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 68%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Arlington, NE

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 63%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Valley

Average SchoolGrade
B-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
0%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
67%
Avg projected
64.3%

3 of 3 schools in Valley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 2C: 1

All 3 public schools we grade in Valley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)