For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 458 students in Saint John, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Saint John, ND are Saint John Elementary School and Saint John High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint John, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Saint John have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saint John, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saint John Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Foussard Ave
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Saint John High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Foussard Ave
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint John, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint John, ND include Saint John Elementary School and Saint John High School.
How many public schools are located in Saint John?
2 public schools are located in Saint John.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint John?
Saint John public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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