For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,033 students in Valley City, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Valley City, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Valley City, ND are Jefferson Elementary School, Valley City High School and Valley City Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley City, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Valley City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley City, ND (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Grades: PK-3
| 304 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Valley City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Valley City Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Grades: 7-8
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 8th Ave Sw
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Grades: 4-6
| 215 students
Valley City, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sheyenne Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
801 Valley Ave Se
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sheyenne Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
232 3rd St Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Valley City, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Valley City, ND include Jefferson Elementary School, Valley City High School and Valley City Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Valley City?
4 public schools are located in Valley City.
What percentage of students in Valley City go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Valley City are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valley City?
Valley City public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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