For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 101 students in Finley, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Finley, ND are Finley-sharon Elementary School and Finley-sharon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Finley, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Finley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Finley, ND (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finley-sharon Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Finley-sharon High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Finley, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Finley, ND include Finley-sharon Elementary School and Finley-sharon High School.
How many public schools are located in Finley?
2 public schools are located in Finley.
What is the racial composition of students in Finley?
Finley public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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