For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 316 students in Ellendale, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Ellendale, ND are Ellendale High School, Ellendale Elementary School and Maple River Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellendale, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Ellendale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Ellendale, ND (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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ellendale, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Ellendale, ND include Ellendale High School, Ellendale Elementary School and Maple River Colony School.
How many public schools are located in Ellendale?
5 public schools are located in Ellendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellendale?
Ellendale public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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