For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,822 students in Williston, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Williston, ND are Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Rickard Elementary School and Wilkinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williston, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Williston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Williston, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: K-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
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 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
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: K-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
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 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
13565 60th St Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 826-4261
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 826-4261
Gr: K-3 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: 5-8 | 1,532 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Williston, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1204 4th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7200
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
1204 4th Ave W
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 713-7200
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 713-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
502 West Highland Dr
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Gr: 5-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
502 W Highland Dr
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 713-7300
Gr: 5-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
2304 11th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
13565 60th St Nw Ste 102
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 826-4261
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 826-4261
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Great Northwest Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
222 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 866-7813
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 866-7813
2501 29th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Gr: K-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
704 17th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Gr: K-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
420 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Gr: 4-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Gr: 3-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
5032 133rd Rd Dr Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Gr: K | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1224 1st Ave E
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
5098 151st Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-4346
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-4346
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
5098 151st Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 875-4346
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 875-4346
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
5032 133rd Dr Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 572-3579
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
1200 9th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Gr: K-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
4200 32nd St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,263 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
501 14 St West
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: 7-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: 7-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Wilmac Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
222 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6757
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6757
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Williston, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Williston, ND include Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Rickard Elementary School and Wilkinson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Williston?
8 public elementary schools are located in Williston.
What is the racial composition of students in Williston?
Williston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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