For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,145 students in Bismarck, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bismarck, ND are Manning Elementary School, Naughton Elementary School and Horizon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bismarck, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Bismarck have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bismarck, ND (2025)
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 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,059 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Simle Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1218 Simle Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4600
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Bismarck, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bismarck Career Academy (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1221 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Bismarck Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1200 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
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
Missouri River Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
128 Soo Line Drive Ste 102
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Gr: K-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
406 South Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Gr: K-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
523 N 21st St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bismarck, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bismarck, ND include Manning Elementary School, Naughton Elementary School and Horizon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bismarck?
6 public middle schools are located in Bismarck.
What is the racial composition of students in Bismarck?
Bismarck public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Bismarck are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bismarck include: Horizon Middle School vs. Simle Middle School, Simle Middle School vs. Horizon Middle School, Wachter Middle School vs. Simle Middle School
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