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Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Public School District

Capitol Hill, Public School System Admin, Building 1211
Saipan, MP 96950

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For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 9,217 students in Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Public School District.

Public Schools in Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Public School District have a of 0.56, which is equal to the Northern Mariana Islands public school average of 0.56.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Northern Mariana Islands public school average of 100% (majority Asian).

Overview

This School District

This State (MP)

# Schools

35 Schools

# Students

9,217 Students

# Teachers

539 Teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56

# American Indian Students

1 Student

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

3,043 Students

% Asian Students

33%

# Hispanic Students

211 Students

% Hispanic Students

# Black Students

10 Students

% Black Students

n/a

# White Students

39 Students

% White Students

n/a

# Hawaiian Students

5,307 Students

% Hawaiian Students

58%

# Two or more races Students

606 Students

% of Two or more races Students

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:

400

# Students in K Grade:

481

# Students in 1st Grade:

514

# Students in 2nd Grade:

626

# Students in 3rd Grade:

582

# Students in 4th Grade:

614

# Students in 5th Grade:

638

# Students in 6th Grade:

684

# Students in 7th Grade:

693

# Students in 8th Grade:

729

# Students in 9th Grade:

1,070

# Students in 10th Grade:

810

# Students in 11th Grade:

735

# Students in 12th Grade:

563

# Ungraded Students:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Public School District?

Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Public School District manages 35 public schools serving 9,217 students.

What is the racial composition of students in Commonwealth Of The Public School District?

58% of Commonwealth Of The Public School District students are Hawaiian, 33% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Commonwealth Of The Public School District?

Commonwealth Of The Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Northern Mariana Islands state average of 17:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

District size: 35 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 9,217 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 100%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MP Dept. of Education