Best Watford City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,105 students in Watford City, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 55 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Watford City, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).

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 34% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).