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Best Ramsey County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,126 students in Ramsey County, ND.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ramsey County, ND are Sweetwater Elementary School, Edmore Elementary School and School For The Deaf Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ramsey County, ND public elementary schools have an score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ramsey County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sweetwater Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
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1304 2nd Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7630

Gr: 1-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #22.

Edmore Elementary School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
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706 N Main Street
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281

Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

School For The Deaf Pk-8

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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1401 College Drive N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400

Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Starkweather Elementary School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381

Gr: PK-6 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #55.

Prairie View Elementary School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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200 12th Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7626

Gr: 3-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #66.

Central Middle School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
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325 7th St Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7664

Gr: 5-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ramsey County, ND

Ramsey County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lake Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)

Vocational School

205 16th St Nw
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650

Lake Region Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)

Special Education School

801 5th Ave Se
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7690

School For The Deaf 9-12 (Closed 2011)

Special Education School

1401 College Dr North
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ramsey County, ND?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ramsey County, ND include Sweetwater Elementary School, Edmore Elementary School and School For The Deaf Pk-8.

How many public elementary schools are located in Ramsey County?

6 public elementary schools are located in Ramsey County.

What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?

Ramsey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).