For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 627 students in 58538, ND (there are 2 private schools, serving 296 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 58538, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public school in 58538, ND is Fort Yates Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58538 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58538, ND 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 58538, ND Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Yates Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Gr: 5-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Gr: PK | 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Gr: K-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
58538, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 428
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3899
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
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-9010
9189 Highway 24, Po Box 377
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-2142
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-2142
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 58538, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in 58538, ND include Fort Yates Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 58538?
3 public schools are located in 58538.
What percentage of students in 58538 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 58538 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58538?
58538 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).
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