For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 945 students in Ransom County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Ransom County, ND are Lisbon Middle School, Enderlin Area Elementary School and Fort Ransom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ransom County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Ransom County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Ransom County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lisbon Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Elm St
Lisbon, ND 58054
(701) 683-4108
Lisbon, ND 58054
(701) 683-4108
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Enderlin Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 Bluff St
Enderlin, ND 58027
(701) 437-2240
Enderlin, ND 58027
(701) 437-2240
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Fort Ransom Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Mill Rd
Fort Ransom, ND 58033
(701) 973-2591
Fort Ransom, ND 58033
(701) 973-2591
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Enderlin Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Bluff St
Enderlin, ND 58027
(701) 437-2240
Enderlin, ND 58027
(701) 437-2240
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Lisbon High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Ash St
Lisbon, ND 58054
(701) 683-4106
Lisbon, ND 58054
(701) 683-4106
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Lisbon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Ash St
Lisbon, ND 58054
(701) 683-4107
Lisbon, ND 58054
(701) 683-4107
Gr: PK-4 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
5543 129th Ave Se
Enderlin, ND 58027
(701) 864-2611
Enderlin, ND 58027
(701) 864-2611
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Ransom County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
410 Bluff St
Enderlin, ND 58027
(701) 437-2240
Enderlin, ND 58027
(701) 437-2240
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
23 Grand Ave N
Sheldon, ND 58068
(701) 882-3221
Sheldon, ND 58068
(701) 882-3221
Gr: K-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ransom County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Ransom County, ND include Lisbon Middle School, Enderlin Area Elementary School and Fort Ransom Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ransom County?
7 public schools are located in Ransom County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ransom County?
Ransom County public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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