Best Cando Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 286 students in Cando, ND.

The top-ranked public schools in Cando, ND are North Star High School and North Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cando, ND public schools have an score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Cando have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cando, ND (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

North Star High School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
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418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416

Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

North Star Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416

Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cando, North Dakota

Cando, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Southern Elementary School (Closed 2023)

418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416

Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Southern High School (Closed 2023)

418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416

Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cando, ND?

The top-ranked public schools in Cando, ND include North Star High School and North Star Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Cando?

2 public schools are located in Cando.

What is the racial composition of students in Cando?

Cando public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).