For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 285 students in Valley City, ND.
The top ranked public preschool in Valley City, ND is Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley City, ND public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Valley City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Valley City, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary 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
| 285 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 preschools in Valley City, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Valley City, ND include Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Valley City?
1 public preschools are located in Valley City.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley City?
Valley City public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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