Northern Mariana Islands is the #54 largest school system in the United States, serving 897 students across the 35 public schools for the 2026 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
100,423 Schools
# Students
897 Students
49,312,078 Students
# Teachers
564 Teachers
3,179,501 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
466,017 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
315 Students
2,806,956 Students
% Asian Students
35%
6%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
14,946,038 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
30%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,271,060 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
n/a
21,001,266 Students
% White Students
n/a
43%
# Hawaiian Students
549 Students
196,946 Students
% Hawaiian Students
61%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
2,587,800 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)
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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