Best Valley City Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 943 students in Valley City, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 95% 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, Washington Elementary School and Valley City 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).