Best Foster County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 670 students in Foster County, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Foster County, ND are Carrington High School, Carrington Elementary School and Midkota High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Foster County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Foster County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Foster County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrington High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-3136
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Carrington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-2739
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Midkota High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
81 School Ave
Glenfield, ND 58443
(701) 785-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Foster County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Foster County, ND include Carrington High School, Carrington Elementary School and Midkota High School.
How many public schools are located in Foster County?
3 public schools are located in Foster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Foster County?
Foster County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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