For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 475 students in Park River, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Park River, ND are Park River Area Elementary School and Park River Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park River, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Park River have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Park River, ND (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park River Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Park River Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Park River, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Park River, ND include Park River Area Elementary School and Park River Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Park River?
2 public schools are located in Park River.
What is the racial composition of students in Park River?
Park River public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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