For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 975 students in 58072, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 58072, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 58072, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 58072 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 58072, ND 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).
Best 58072, ND Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Gr: PK-3 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 8th Ave Sw
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Gr: 4-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Valley City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Valley City Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Gr: 7-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
58072, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 58072, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in 58072, ND include Jefferson Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Valley City High School.
How many public schools are located in 58072?
4 public schools are located in 58072.
What percentage of students in 58072 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 58072 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58072?
58072 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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