For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,024 students in 58504, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 58504, ND are Manning Elementary School and Wachter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 58504 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 58504, ND have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best 58504, ND Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10500 Hwy 1804 S
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-0082
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-0082
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Wachter Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1107 S 7th St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4650
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 58504, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 58504, ND include Manning Elementary School and Wachter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 58504?
2 public middle schools are located in 58504.
What is the racial composition of students in 58504?
58504 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Recent Articles
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.