For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,275 students in Minot, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Minot, ND are Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy, South Prairie Elementary School and Erik Ramstad Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minot, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Minot have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Minot, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 36th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Erik Ramstad Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1215 36th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Jim Hill Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 6th St Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4477
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4477
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Nedrose High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
215 1st Street Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4660
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4660
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Minot, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Minot, ND include Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy, South Prairie Elementary School and Erik Ramstad Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Minot?
6 public middle schools are located in Minot.
What is the racial composition of students in Minot?
Minot public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Minot are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Minot include: Erik Ramstad Middle School vs. South Prairie Elementary School, South Prairie Elementary School vs. Erik Ramstad Middle School, Jim Hill Middle School vs. Erik Ramstad Middle School
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