For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 6,532 students in Williams County, ND (there are 2 private schools, serving 493 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Williams County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Williams County, ND are Grenora Elementary School, Ray Elementary School and Grenora High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williams County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Williams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williams County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grenora Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 Robinson St
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Ray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Grenora High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 Robinson St
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: #44.
Ray High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #55.
Eight Mile Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Rank: #66.
Tioga High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Linda St
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3606
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3606
Grades: 7-12
| 218 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Benson St
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3441
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3441
Grades: PK-6
| 263 students
Rank: #88.
Eight Mile High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
1204 4th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7200
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
502 West Highland Dr
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Grades: 5-6
| 579 students
Rank: n/an/a
2304 11th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
13565 60th Street Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 826-4261
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 826-4261
Grades: K-2
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
2501 29th Street
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Grades: K-4
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
704 17th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Grades: K-4
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
5640 140th Avenue Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 875-2041
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 875-2041
Grades: 3-8
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
1224 1st Ave E
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Grades: K-4
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
5098 151st Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 875-4346
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 875-4346
Grades: K-5
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 9th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Grades: K-4
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 32nd Street West
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Grades: 9-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 14 St West
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Grades: 7-8
| 498 students
Williams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1204 4th Ave W
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 713-7200
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 713-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 251 students
502 W Highland Dr
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Grades: 5-6
| 429 students
2304 11th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Grades: 10-12
| 24 students
13565 60th St Nw Ste 102
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 826-4261
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 826-4261
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
Great Northwest Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
222 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 866-7813
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 866-7813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2501 29th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Grades: K-4
| 460 students
704 17th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Grades: K-4
| 278 students
420 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Grades: K-4
| 356 students
5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Grades: 4-5
| 97 students
5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Grades: 3-8
| 447 students
5032 133rd Rd Dr Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Grades: K
| 30 students
1224 1st Ave E
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Grades: K-4
| 322 students
5098 151st Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-4346
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-4346
Grades: PK-5
| 54 students
5032 133rd Dr Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Po Box 697
Wildrose, ND 58795
(701) 539-2261
Wildrose, ND 58795
(701) 539-2261
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Po Box 697
Wildrose, ND 58795
(701) 539-2261
Wildrose, ND 58795
(701) 539-2261
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
1200 9th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Grades: K-4
| 310 students
4200 32nd St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Grades: 9-12
| 1,263 students
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Grades: 7-8
| 597 students
Wilmac Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
222 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6757
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6757
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Williams County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Williams County, ND include Grenora Elementary School, Ray Elementary School and Grenora High School.
How many public schools are located in Williams County, ND?
21 public schools are located in Williams County, ND.
What percentage of students in Williams County, ND go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Williams County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williams County, ND?
Williams County, ND public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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