Best Griggs County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 288 students in Griggs County, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Griggs County, ND are Midkota Elementary School and Griggs County Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Griggs County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Griggs County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Griggs County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midkota Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Curtis Ave W
Binford, ND 58416
(701) 676-2511
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Griggs County Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 Foster Ave Ne
Cooperstown, ND 58425
(701) 797-3114
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Griggs County, ND

Griggs County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
440 Ramsland Ave
Hannaford, ND 58448
(701) 769-2116
Gr: 4-6 | 67 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Griggs County, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Griggs County, ND include Midkota Elementary School and Griggs County Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Griggs County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Griggs County.
What is the racial composition of students in Griggs County?
Griggs County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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