Best Jamestown Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,335 students in Jamestown, ND.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Jamestown, ND are William S Gussner Elementary School, Louis L'amour Elementary School and Jamestown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jamestown, ND public elementary schools have an score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Jamestown, ND (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

William S Gussner Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
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1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846

Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Louis L'amour Elementary School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
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1102 15th St Sw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102

Gr: K-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #33.

Jamestown Middle School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
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203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317

Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #44.

Roosevelt Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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615 6th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679

Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #55.

Washington Elementary School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
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700 4th Ave Nw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468

Gr: K-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #66.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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319 5th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867

Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jamestown, North Dakota

Jamestown, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Adolescent & Child Treatment Center 9-12 (Closed 2014)

2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200

Gr: 9-12

Adolescent & Child Treatment Center K-8 (Closed 2014)

2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200

Gr: K-8

James River Spec Ed Cooperative (Closed 2020)

Special Education School

207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376

James Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)

Vocational School

910 12th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841

Jamestown Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)

Special Education School

207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jamestown, ND?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Jamestown, ND include William S Gussner Elementary School, Louis L'amour Elementary School and Jamestown Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Jamestown?

6 public elementary schools are located in Jamestown.

What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown?

Jamestown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).