Top 5 Best Watford City Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,792 students in Watford City, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Watford City, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Watford City, ND are Wolves Center Academy, Badlands Elementary School and Fox Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watford City, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Watford City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Watford City, ND Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolves Center Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
908 4th Avenue Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Badlands Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Fox Hills Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2610 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Watford City Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Third Street Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Watford City High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2313 Wolves Den Pkwy
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Watford City, North Dakota

Watford City, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Grades: K-6
| 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Watford City, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Watford City, ND include Wolves Center Academy, Badlands Elementary School and Fox Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Watford City, ND?
5 public schools are located in Watford City, ND.
What percentage of students in Watford City, ND go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Watford City, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watford City, ND?
Watford City, ND public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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