Best Fort Yates Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 627 students in Fort Yates, ND (there are 2 private schools, serving 296 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Fort Yates, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).

The top ranked public school in Fort Yates, ND is Fort Yates Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Fort Yates, ND public schools have an score of 10% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Fort Yates have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fort Yates, ND (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Fort Yates Middle School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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Bottom 50%

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9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819

Gr: 5-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Rank: n/an/a

Fort Yates Pk School

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9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819

Gr: PK | 9 students

Rank: n/an/a

Standing Rock Community School

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9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461

Gr: K-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1

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Fort Yates, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Fort Yates High School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 428
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3899

Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Ft Yates Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)

Special Education School

9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-9010

Standing Rock Community (Closed 2023)

9189 Highway 24, Po Box 377
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-2142

Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Yates, ND?

The top ranked public schools in Fort Yates, ND include Fort Yates Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Fort Yates?

3 public schools are located in Fort Yates.

What percentage of students in Fort Yates go to public school?

68% of all K-12 students in Fort Yates are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in Fort Yates?

Fort Yates public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).