For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 498 students in Valley City, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Valley City, ND are Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley City, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Valley City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools 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
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary 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
| 213 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 elementary schools in Valley City, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Valley City, ND include Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Valley City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Valley City.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley City?
Valley City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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