For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 384 students in Valley Falls, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Valley Falls, KS are Valley Falls Elementary School and Valley Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley Falls, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Valley Falls have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley Falls, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Valley Falls High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Elm Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3229
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3229
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Valley Falls, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Valley Falls, KS include Valley Falls Elementary School and Valley Falls High School.
How many public schools are located in Valley Falls?
2 public schools are located in Valley Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Falls?
Valley Falls public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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