Public schools in Valley City, ND
5 open public schools with an address in Valley City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
943
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
North Dakota median 10.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Valley City public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Valley City, ND: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 943 students, an average of 236 per school. The largest campus is Valley City High School (317 students), and the largest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (258).
Every listed school belongs to Valley City 2. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, higher than the statewide school median of 10.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 33% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Valley City
Elementary schools in Valley City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School Valley City 2 | PK–03 | 258 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Valley City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City Junior High School Valley City 2 | 07–08 | 159 | 14:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Valley City 2 | 04–06 | 209 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Valley City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City High School Valley City 2 | 09–12 | 317 | 13.9:1 | |
| Valley City High School Alternative High School Valley City 2 | 09–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.7%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Valley City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (943 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Valley City
How many public schools are in Valley City, ND?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Valley City: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 943 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Valley City?
All listed public schools with an address in Valley City belong to Valley City 2. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Valley City?
Valley City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Valley City, with 317 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Valley City?
No school with an address in Valley City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Dakota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Valley City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Valley City public schools is 14:1, higher than the North Dakota school median of 10.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Valley City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Dakota cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Dakota cities