For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 796 students in Dickey County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Dickey County, ND are Ellendale High School, Ellendale Elementary School and Oakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickey County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Dickey County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dickey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellendale High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Grades: PK-5
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Oakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Oakes High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Grades: 7-12
| 233 students
Rank: #55.
Maple River Colony School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9262 93rd Ave Se
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
Dickey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southeast Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
924 S 7th St
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dickey County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Dickey County, ND include Ellendale High School, Ellendale Elementary School and Oakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dickey County?
7 public schools are located in Dickey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickey County?
Dickey County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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