For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,305 students in Barnes County, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Barnes County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Barnes County, ND are Barnes County North Elementary School, Barnes County North High School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnes County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Barnes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barnes County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnes County North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Barnes County North High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Gr: PK-3 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 8th Ave Sw
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Gr: 4-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Valley City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Valley City Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Gr: 7-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
460 Central Avenue N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Barnes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
110 Hamlin Ave North
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
502 2nd Ave
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846
Gr: 4-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Sheyenne Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
801 Valley Ave Se
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Sheyenne Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
232 3rd St Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Po Box 255
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Barnes County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Barnes County, ND include Barnes County North Elementary School, Barnes County North High School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Barnes County?
7 public schools are located in Barnes County.
What percentage of students in Barnes County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Barnes County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes County?
Barnes County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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