For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 6,659 students in Williams County, ND (there are 2 private schools, serving 531 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Williams County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Williams County, ND are Grenora Elementary School, Grenora High School and Ray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williams County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Williams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grenora Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Robinson St
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Grenora High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 Robinson St
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Ray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Ray High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 17th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Rickard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1224 1st Ave E
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Gr: K-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Benson St
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3441
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3441
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Tioga High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Linda St
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3606
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3606
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Eight Mile Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Williston High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 32nd St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Wilkinson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 9th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Gr: K-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Missouri Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Hagan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 29th St
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Eight Mile High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Mcvay Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Gr: K-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
2304 11th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Gr: 10-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
13565 60th St Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 826-4261
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 826-4261
Gr: K-4 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: 5-8 | 1,536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Williams County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Williams County, ND include Grenora Elementary School, Grenora High School and Ray Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Williams County?
19 public schools are located in Williams County.
What percentage of students in Williams County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Williams County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williams County?
Williams County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Williams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Williams County include: Ray Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Grenora Elementary School vs. Ray Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Ray Elementary School
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