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Best Public Elementary Schools in Barnes County (2026)
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Best Barnes County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 753 students in Barnes County, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barnes County, ND are Barnes County North Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnes County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barnes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Barnes County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnes County North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1150 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Gr: PK-3 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
510 8th Ave Sw
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Gr: 4-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Barnes County, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barnes County, ND include Barnes County North Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barnes County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Barnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes County?
Barnes County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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