Top 10 Best North Dakota Public Schools (2024)

North Dakota is the #44 largest school system in the United States, serving 119,760 students across the 526 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 57 private schools, serving 9,001 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 29 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%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in ND.

Top Ranked Public Schools in North Dakota (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
20 29th Ave Ne
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Demores Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-8
350 Broadway
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 623-4868
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ellendale High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Rank: #44.
Larimore Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
700 Clark Ave
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2249
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Ellendale Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Manvel Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
North Border-walhalla Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
605 10th St
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Rank: #88.
Mls-mohall Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
101 3rd St Nw
Mohall, ND 58761
(701) 756-6660
Rank: #99.
Central Valley Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Carrington High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Grades: 7-12
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-3136

Best North Dakota Public Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
7
1,378
10%
13
1,411
80%
37
14,069
22%
63
26,651
27%
11
2,450
38%
15
1,925
25%
6
1,323
12%
21
5,204
20%
10
1,793
35%
15
2,343
19%
20
4,747
95%
7
872
100%
21
4,874
20%
15
2,658
14%
12
1,489
12%
13
2,125
29%
37
10,589
24%
21
6,532
31%

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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