Top 10 Best Richland County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 2,343 students in Richland County, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 140 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Richland County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Richland County, ND are Hankinson Elementary School, Wahpeton Middle School and Wyndmere Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Richland County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hankinson Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Wahpeton Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1265 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Wyndmere High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Date Ave
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Hankinson High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: #77.
Wahpeton High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 11th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #88.
Lidgerwood High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
28 3rd Ave Se
Lidgerwood, ND 58053
(701) 538-7341
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #99.
Lidgerwood Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
28 3rd Ave Se
Lidgerwood, ND 58053
(701) 538-7341
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Rank: #1010.
Wahpeton Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Grades: 1-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1111.
Richland Junior-senior High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Main Ave
Colfax, ND 58018
(701) 372-3713
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1212.
Fairmount Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Main Avenue
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
Rank: #1313.
Fairmount High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Main Avenue
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Circle Of Nations
832 8th Street North
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Grades: 4-8
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
1265 12 St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-3050
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Richland County, ND

Richland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 2
Mantador, ND 58058
(701) 242-8266
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
102 6th St Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wahpeton Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
508 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Richland County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Richland County, ND include Hankinson Elementary School, Wahpeton Middle School and Wyndmere Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richland County, ND?
15 public schools are located in Richland County, ND.
What percentage of students in Richland County, ND go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Richland County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County, ND?
Richland County, ND public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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