For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 3,429 students in Ward County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ward County, ND are Memorial Middle School, Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy and South Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ward County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ward County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ward County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Rocket Rd
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 36th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Des Lacs-burlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Roosevelt St
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Gr: 7-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Berthold High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Erik Ramstad Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1215 36th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Jim Hill Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 6th St Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4477
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4477
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Kenmare High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 7th Ave Ne
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4996
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4996
Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Surrey High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 2nd St Se
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Gr: 7-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Nedrose High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Gr: 6-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Nedrose Elementary School 4-8
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Gr: 4-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 1st Ave Sw
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Ward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3800 11th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
623 N Central Ave
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4688
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4688
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1000 3rd St Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Souris Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1370 20th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ward County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ward County, ND include Memorial Middle School, Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy and South Prairie Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ward County?
12 public middle schools are located in Ward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ward County?
Ward County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Ward County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ward County include: Jim Hill Middle School vs. Erik Ramstad Middle School, South Prairie Elementary School vs. Erik Ramstad Middle School, Erik Ramstad Middle School vs. South Prairie Elementary School
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