For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 887 students in Sioux County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sioux County, ND are Selfridge High School, Selfridge Elementary School and Fort Yates Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sioux County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sioux County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selfridge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 2nd Ave S
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Selfridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 2nd Ave S
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Gr: PK-5 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Fort Yates Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Gr: 5-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cannon Ball Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7080 8th Ave
Cannon Ball, ND 58528
(701) 854-3341
Cannon Ball, ND 58528
(701) 854-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Solen High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
902 W Broadway St
Solen, ND 58570
(701) 445-3331
Solen, ND 58570
(701) 445-3331
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Gr: K-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Sioux County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 428
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3899
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3899
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Ft Yates Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-9010
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-9010
9189 Highway 24, Po Box 377
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-2142
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-2142
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sioux County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sioux County, ND include Selfridge High School, Selfridge Elementary School and Fort Yates Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sioux County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Sioux County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County?
Sioux County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sioux County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sioux County include: Selfridge High School vs. Standing Rock Community School, Standing Rock Community School vs. Selfridge High School, Standing Rock Community School vs. Solen High School
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