Northern Mariana Islands is the #54 largest school system in the United States, serving 897 students across the 35 public schools for the 2026-27 school year.
Minority enrollment is 100%, with the majority being Asian and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Overview
This State (MP)
US
# Schools
35 Schools
100,274 Schools
# Students
897 Students
49,273,234 Students
Showing 1994–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Teachers
564 Teachers
3,176,846 Teachers
Showing 1994–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 1994–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
Showing 1993–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# American Indian Students
2 Students
465,607 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
315 Students
2,805,284 Students
% Asian Students
35%
6%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
14,933,108 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
30%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,261,526 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
n/a
20,989,144 Students
% White Students
n/a
43%
# Hawaiian Students
549 Students
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
61%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
2,585,770 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (MP)
Revenue / Student (07-08)
$474
Spending / Student (07-08)
$508
Best Northern Mariana Islands Public Schools by County (2026-27)
Popular neighborhoods: Chalan Piao (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in Northern Mariana Islands?
35 public schools are located in Northern Mariana Islands.
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Mariana Islands?
Minority enrollment in Northern Mariana Islands is 100%, with the majority being Asian.
Which public schools in Northern Mariana Islands are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Northern Mariana Islands include: Koblerville Elementary School vs. Sinapalo Elementary School, Garapan Elementary School vs. Kagman Elementary School, Kagman Elementary School vs. Sinapalo Elementary School
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