For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,105 students in 58854, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 55 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 58854, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 58854, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 58854 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58854, ND have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58854, ND Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolves Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
908 4th Avenue Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Badlands Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Fox Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: K-5
| 608 students
Rank: #44.
Watford City Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Third St Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Watford City High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2313 Wolves Den Pkwy
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
2112 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2112 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
58854, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 58854, ND?
The top ranked public schools in 58854, ND include Wolves Center Academy, Badlands Elementary School and Fox Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 58854?
7 public schools are located in 58854.
What percentage of students in 58854 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 58854 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58854?
58854 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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