Top 10 Best Ramsey County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,793 students in Ramsey County, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 198 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Ramsey County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Ramsey County, ND are Edmore Elementary School, Sweetwater Elementary School and Starkweather High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Ramsey County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edmore Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
706 N Main Street
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Starkweather High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
School For The Deaf Pk-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 College Drive N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #55.
Edmore High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
706 N Main Street
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: #66.
Starkweather Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Rank: #77.
Central Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
325 7th St Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7664
Grades: 5-8
| 526 students
Rank: #88.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 12th Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7626
Grades: 1-4
| 233 students
Rank: #99.
Devils Lake High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
210 College Drive S
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7670
Grades: PK-K
| 177 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ramsey County, ND

Ramsey County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
205 16th St Nw
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 5th Ave Se
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1401 College Dr North
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ramsey County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Ramsey County, ND include Edmore Elementary School, Sweetwater Elementary School and Starkweather High School.
How many public schools are located in Ramsey County, ND?
10 public schools are located in Ramsey County, ND.
What percentage of students in Ramsey County, ND go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Ramsey County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County, ND?
Ramsey County, ND public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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