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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best North Dakota Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 blue ribbon public schools serving 7,089 students in North Dakota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in North Dakota are Longfellow Elementary School, William S Gussner Elementary School and Central Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Dakota blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in North Dakota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
20 29th Ave Ne
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
William S Gussner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Central Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Red Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4801 37th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Rugby High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Gr: 7-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Kindred Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
55 1st Ave S
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Carrington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-2739
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Rocket Rd
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
106 Broadway
Abercrombie, ND 58001
(701) 553-8321
Gr: PK-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Freedland Dr
Harwood, ND 58042
(701) 356-2040
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Mls-mohall Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 3rd St Nw
Mohall, ND 58761
(701) 756-6660
Gr: PK-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Mls-mohall High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 3rd St Nw
Mohall, ND 58761
(701) 756-6660
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 1st Ave Se
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4253
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
Sweetwater Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1304 2nd Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7630
Gr: 1-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Nathan Twining Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Highland Acres Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Prairie Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4160
Gr: K-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1919.
Bob Callies Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 2nd Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2213
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2020.
Taylor-richardton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
306 Ertel Ave
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Gr: PK-4 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2121.
Kulm High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 2nd Ave Se
Kulm, ND 58456
(701) 647-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2222.
Wing High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 4th Ave E
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Wyndmere Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Date Ave
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2525.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
613 W Avenue B
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4240
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Manvel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2727.
Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4013 Euclid Ave
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Gr: 3-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2828.
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%
Rank: #2929.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3030.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 26th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-5221
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3131.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3232.
Badlands Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3333.
Divide County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 4th Ave Se
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in North Dakota?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in North Dakota include Longfellow Elementary School, William S Gussner Elementary School and Central Valley Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in North Dakota?
33 blue ribbon public schools are located in North Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in North Dakota?
North Dakota blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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