For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 125 students in Petersburg, ND.
The top-ranked public school in Petersburg, ND is Dakota Prairie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, ND public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Petersburg, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota Prairie High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
518 4th Ave
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Petersburg, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Petersburg, ND include Dakota Prairie High School.
How many public schools are located in Petersburg?
1 public schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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