For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 601 students in Carrington, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Carrington, ND are Carrington High School and Carrington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrington, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Carrington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carrington, ND (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrington High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-3136
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-3136
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Carrington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-2739
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-2739
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carrington, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Carrington, ND include Carrington High School and Carrington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carrington?
2 public schools are located in Carrington.
What is the racial composition of students in Carrington?
Carrington public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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