For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 284 students in Park River, ND.
The top ranked public elementary school in Park River, ND is Park River Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park River, ND public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Park River have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Park River, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park River Area Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Park River, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Park River, ND include Park River Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Park River?
1 public elementary schools are located in Park River.
What is the racial composition of students in Park River?
Park River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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