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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 58601 North Dakota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,177 students in 58601, ND (there are 5 private schools, serving 599 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 58601, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 58601, ND are Lincoln Elementary School, Roughrider High Virtual Academy and Southwest Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58601 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58601, ND have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best 58601, ND Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
102 10th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0014
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Roughrider High Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southwest Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0042
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
230 3rd Ave E
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0015
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Dickinson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 21st St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0021
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
599 11th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0013
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Dickinson High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Heart River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
720 7th St Sw
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0012
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
P S Berg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Rose Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2785 10th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2785 10th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Program
107 3rd Ave Se
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 227-3010
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 58601, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in 58601, ND include Lincoln Elementary School, Roughrider High Virtual Academy and Southwest Community High School.
How many public schools are located in 58601?
12 public schools are located in 58601.
What percentage of students in 58601 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 58601 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58601?
58601 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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