For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,278 students in 58504, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in 58504, ND are Prairie Rose Elementary School, Victor Solheim Elementary School and Manning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58504 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58504, ND have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58504, ND Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Rose Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Oahe Bend
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4280
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4280
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Victor Solheim Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
325 Munich Dr
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4260
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4260
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10500 Hwy 1804 S
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-0082
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-0082
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
South Central Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
406 S Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4520
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4520
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3320 Mccurry Way
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4310
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4310
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Apple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 93rd St Se
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-7349
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-7349
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Wachter Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1107 S 7th St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4650
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Dorothy Moses Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1312 Columbia Dr
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4180
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4180
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
919 S 12th St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4200
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4200
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
3315 University Dr
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 221-1800
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 221-1800
Gr: K-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 58504, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in 58504, ND include Prairie Rose Elementary School, Victor Solheim Elementary School and Manning Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 58504?
10 public schools are located in 58504.
What is the racial composition of students in 58504?
58504 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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