Best Stutsman County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,641 students in Stutsman County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stutsman County, ND are William S Gussner Elementary School, Louis L'amour Elementary School and Kensal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stutsman County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stutsman County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Stutsman County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William S Gussner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Louis L'amour Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1102 15th St Sw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Kensal Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
803 1st Ave
Kensal, ND 58455
(701) 435-2484
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Montpelier Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
214 7th Ave
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Jamestown Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pingree-buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
208 3rd Ave
Buchanan, ND 58420
(701) 252-4653
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
615 6th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 4th Ave Nw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
319 5th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Medina Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 School St Se
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Stutsman County, ND

Stutsman County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Gr: 9-12
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Gr: K-8
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
910 12th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Jamestown Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Stutsman County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stutsman County, ND include William S Gussner Elementary School, Louis L'amour Elementary School and Kensal Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stutsman County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Stutsman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stutsman County?
Stutsman County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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