For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 400 students in Valley Falls, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Valley Falls, KS are Valley Falls Elementary School and Valley Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley Falls, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Valley Falls have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley Falls, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Elm Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3229
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3229
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Valley Falls, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Valley Falls, KS include Valley Falls Elementary School and Valley Falls High School.
How many public schools are located in Valley Falls?
2 public schools are located in Valley Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Falls?
Valley Falls public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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