Top 10 Best North Dakota Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 29 blue ribbon public schools serving 6,513 students in North Dakota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in North Dakota are Longfellow Elementary School, Manvel Elementary School and Central Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Dakota blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best North Dakota Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
20 29th Ave Ne
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Manvel Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Central Valley Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
613 W Avenue B
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4240
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
Rank: #55.
Central Valley High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Rank: #66.
Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4013 Euclid Ave
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Grades: 4-8
| 49 students
Rank: #77.
Kindred Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55 1st Ave S
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3388
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #88.
William S Gussner Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #99.
Memorial Middle School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Rocket Rd
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland Acres Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 Prairie Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4160
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Rank: #1111.
Taylor-richardton Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
306 Ertel Ave
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Grades: PK-4
| 136 students
Rank: #1212.
Wyndmere Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Date Ave
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #1313.
Sweetwater Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1304 2nd Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7630
Grades: 1-4
| 275 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bob Callies Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
205 2nd Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2213
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Carrington Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-2739
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #1616.
Nathan Twining Middle School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #1717.
Richland Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
106 Broadway
Abercrombie, ND 58001
(701) 553-8321
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #1818.
Kulm High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 2nd Ave Se
Kulm, ND 58456
(701) 647-2303
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1919.
Harwood Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Freedland Dr
Harwood, ND 58042
(701) 356-2040
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
Rank: #2020.
Wing High School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 4th Ave E
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #2121.
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Rank: #2222.
Thompson Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #2323.
Rugby High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 300 students
Rank: #2424.
Badlands Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #2525.
Freedom Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 26th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-5221
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #2626.
Phoenix Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #2727.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 8th Ave Sw
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Grades: 4-6
| 231 students
Rank: #2828.
Divide County High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
605 4th Ave Se
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students
Rank: #2929.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in North Dakota?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in North Dakota include Longfellow Elementary School, Manvel Elementary School and Central Valley Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in North Dakota?
29 blue ribbon public schools are located in North Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in North Dakota?
North Dakota blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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