For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 849 students in Wahpeton, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wahpeton, ND are Wahpeton Middle School and Wahpeton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wahpeton, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wahpeton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wahpeton, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahpeton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1265 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Wahpeton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1235 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Gr: 1-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
832 8th Street North
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Gr: 4-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Wahpeton, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richland County Area Vocational Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Southeast Region Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
508 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wahpeton, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wahpeton, ND include Wahpeton Middle School and Wahpeton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wahpeton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wahpeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Wahpeton?
Wahpeton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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