For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,128 students in Jamestown, ND (there are 5 private schools, serving 331 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Jamestown, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Jamestown, ND are Louis L'amour Elementary School, William S Gussner Elementary School and Jamestown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamestown, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jamestown, ND (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Louis L'amour Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 15th St Sw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
William S Gussner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Jamestown Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1509 10th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 952-4003
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 952-4003
Grades: 9-12
| 743 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 6th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 5th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 4th Ave Nw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468
Grades: K-5
| 95 students
Jamestown, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
James River Spec Ed Cooperative (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
James Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
910 12th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jamestown Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jamestown, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Jamestown, ND include Louis L'amour Elementary School, William S Gussner Elementary School and Jamestown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jamestown, ND?
7 public schools are located in Jamestown, ND.
What percentage of students in Jamestown, ND go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Jamestown, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown, ND?
Jamestown, ND public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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