For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 319 students in Trenton, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Trenton, ND are Eight Mile Elementary School and Eight Mile High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Trenton, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eight Mile Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Eight Mile High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Trenton, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Trenton, ND include Eight Mile Elementary School and Eight Mile High School.
How many public schools are located in Trenton?
2 public schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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