For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 593 students in Sargent County, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Sargent County, ND are Sundale Colony Elementary School, North Sargent High School and Sundale Colony High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sargent County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Sargent County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sargent County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundale Colony Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14226 75th St Se
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Sargent High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sundale Colony High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14226 75th St Se
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Sargent Central High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 5th St Sw
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Milnor High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 5th St
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sargent Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 5th St Sw
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Milnor Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 5th St
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
North Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sargent County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Sargent County, ND include Sundale Colony Elementary School, North Sargent High School and Sundale Colony High School.
How many public schools are located in Sargent County?
8 public schools are located in Sargent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sargent County?
Sargent County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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