For the 2026-27 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 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ransom County (2026-27)
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 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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: PK-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 222 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 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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