For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 734 students in Valley Park, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 307 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Valley Park, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Valley Park, MO are Valley Park Sr. High School, Valley Park Elementary School and Valley Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley Park, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Valley Park have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Valley Park, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Park Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Valley Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3500
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Valley Park Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3624
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Valley Park, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Valley Park, MO include Valley Park Sr. High School, Valley Park Elementary School and Valley Park Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Valley Park?
3 public schools are located in Valley Park.
What percentage of students in Valley Park go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Valley Park are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Park?
Valley Park public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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