For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,151 students in Valley Center, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Valley Center, KS are Abilene Elementary School, Wheatland Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley Center, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Valley Center have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Valley Center, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abilene Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
522 N Abilene
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Grades: PK-3
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Meadow
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Grades: K-3
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 N Sheridan
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Grades: K-3
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Center Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
737 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Grades: 4-5
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Center Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7060
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #66.
The Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
426 S. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7080
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7080
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Valley Center, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Valley Center Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Box 157
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-9107
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-9107
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Valley Center, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Valley Center, KS include Abilene Elementary School, Wheatland Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Valley Center?
6 public elementary schools are located in Valley Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Center?
Valley Center public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Valley Center are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Valley Center include: Abilene Elementary School vs. West Elementary School, Valley Center Middle School vs. Valley Center Intermediate School, Valley Center Intermediate School vs. Valley Center Middle School
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