For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,198 students in Mandan, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mandan, ND are Sweet Briar School, Red Trail Elementary School and Marmot School 6-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mandan, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mandan have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian 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 Mandan, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Briar School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4060 County Rd 83
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-7453
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-7453
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Red Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4801 37th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Marmot School 6-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 16th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 667-1400
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 667-1400
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2007 8th Ave Se
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6504
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6504
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Mandan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 12th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6502
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6502
Gr: 6-8 | 954 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 8th Ave Ne
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 14th St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Mary Stark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 8th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
2601 30th St Se
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6509
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6509
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Mandan, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
309 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9531
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9531
Gr: PK | 28 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Morton-sioux Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-5796
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-5796
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mandan, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mandan, ND include Sweet Briar School, Red Trail Elementary School and Marmot School 6-12.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mandan?
12 public elementary schools are located in Mandan.
What is the racial composition of students in Mandan?
Mandan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mandan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mandan include: Red Trail Elementary School vs. Ft Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Ft Lincoln Elementary School, Red Trail Elementary School vs. Mary Stark Elementary School
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