Best Wahpeton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,342 students in Wahpeton, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 147 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Wahpeton, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).

The top-ranked public schools in Wahpeton, ND are Wahpeton Middle School, Wahpeton Elementary School and Wahpeton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wahpeton, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Wahpeton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).