For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 779 students in Stanley, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Stanley, ND are Stanley Elementary School and Stanley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanley, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Stanley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stanley, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
118 4th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2422
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2422
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Stanley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 8th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2342
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2342
Grades: 7-12
| 332 students
Stanley, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northern Plains Spec Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
109 8th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-3811
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-3811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stanley, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Stanley, ND include Stanley Elementary School and Stanley High School.
How many public schools are located in Stanley?
2 public schools are located in Stanley.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanley?
Stanley public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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