For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,341 students in 58503, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 58503, ND are Sunrise Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 58503 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 58503, ND have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58503, ND Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Nickerson Ave
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4300
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4300
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5400 Onyx Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4320
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4320
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Ithica Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4290
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4290
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Naughton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9101 123rd Ave Ne
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Ash Coulee Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4550
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
4401 Ivory Lane
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4230
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4230
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
4511 Silver Boulevard
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4250
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4250
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
58503, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burleigh County Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
4007 State St Ste 101
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 58503, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 58503, ND include Sunrise Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 58503?
7 public elementary schools are located in 58503.
What is the racial composition of students in 58503?
58503 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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