North Dakota is the #44 largest school system in the United States, serving 119,760 students across the 526 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are 58 private schools, serving 9,025 students). 93% of all K-12 students in North Dakota are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in North Dakota is 39%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 43%.
The top ranked public schools in North Dakota are Longfellow Elementary School, Demores Elementary School and Ellendale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
There are 27 Blue Ribbon Schools. Minority enrollment is 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(ND) School Average
American Indian
11%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
6%
Black
5%
White
73%
Two or more races
4%
Top Ranked Public Schools in North Dakota (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
20 29th Ave Ne
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Demores Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-8
350 Broadway
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 623-4868
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 623-4868
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ellendale High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Rank: #44.
Larimore Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
700 Clark Ave
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2249
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2249
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Ellendale Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Manvel Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
North Border-walhalla Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
605 10th St
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Rank: #88.
Mls-mohall Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
101 3rd St Nw
Mohall, ND 58761
(701) 756-6660
Mohall, ND 58761
(701) 756-6660
Rank: #99.
Central Valley Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Carrington High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Grades: 7-12
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-3136
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-3136
Best North Dakota Public Schools by County (2023-24)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Dakota?
The top ranked public schools in North Dakota include Longfellow Elementary School, Demores Elementary School and Ellendale High School.
How many public schools are located in North Dakota?
526 public schools are located in North Dakota.
What percentage of students in North Dakota go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in North Dakota are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Dakota?
Minority enrollment in North Dakota is 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic)
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