USD 262 Valley Center Public Schools serves approximately 3,200 students from the communities of Valley Center, Park City, Kechi, and Wichita, Ks. Our vision is to be a premier school district known for excellence in education, innovative instruction, outstanding programs, and dedication to students. Our district has a pre-kindergarten program, three elementary schools (grades Pre-K-3), an intermediate school (grades 4-5), a middle school (grades 6-8), and a 5A high school (grades 9-12). In addition, we offer virtual and adult learning opportunities at The Learning Center, which assists students of all ages to earn their high school diplomas. Our district employs over 600 staff members who are committed to excellence and are what makes our district an award-winning school system: District – Full Kansas Education Systems Accreditation, 2021 Commissioners Award for Post-Secondary Success, #5 Best School District in the Wichita area by Niche.com Valley Center High School – Gold Standard Award from Next Gen Personal Finance Valley Center Middle School - Rated One of the Best Public Middle Schools in the Wichita area by Niche.com Valley Center Intermediate School - Rated in the Top 10 Middle Schools in the state of Kansas by U.S. News and World Report Wheatland and Abilene Elementary Schools – Rated in the Top 30% of Elementary Schools in the state of Kansas by U.S. News and World Report Public School Review ranks all Valley Center Elementary Schools in the top 30%.