For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 887 students in Sioux County, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sioux County, ND are Selfridge Elementary School, Fort Yates Middle School and Cannon Ball Elementary 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 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sioux County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
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 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 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 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
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 Elementary School, Fort Yates Middle School and Cannon Ball Elementary 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 32% (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: Solen High School vs. Standing Rock Community School, Standing Rock Community School vs. Solen High School
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