For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,304 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 average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency 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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jamestown, ND (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William S Gussner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Louis L'amour Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 15th St Sw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Jamestown Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 6th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 4th Ave Nw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 5th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Jamestown, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Gr: 9-12
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
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
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, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Jamestown Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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