For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,574 students in Watford City, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watford City, ND are Badlands Elementary School, Fox Hills Elementary School and Watford City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watford City, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Watford City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Watford City, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Watford City, 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 elementary schools in Watford City, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watford City, ND include Badlands Elementary School, Fox Hills Elementary School and Watford City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Watford City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Watford City.
What is the racial composition of students in Watford City?
Watford City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Watford City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Watford City include: Fox Hills Elementary School vs. Watford City Middle School, Fox Hills Elementary School vs. Badlands Elementary School, Badlands Elementary School vs. Fox Hills Elementary School
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