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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mandan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,499 students in Mandan, ND (there are 3 private schools, serving 311 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Mandan, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mandan, ND are Sweet Briar School, Red Trail Elementary School and Marmot School 6-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mandan, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Mandan have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mandan, ND (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Briar School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4060 County Rd 83
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-7453
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Marmot School 6-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 16th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 667-1400
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2007 8th Ave Se
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6504
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Mandan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 12th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6502
Gr: 6-8 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 8th Ave Ne
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 14th St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Mary Stark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 8th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Mandan High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2335 4th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6501
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Brave Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2335 4th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6532
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakewood Elementary School
2601 38th Ave Se
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6509
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Mandan Virtual High School
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mandan, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Mandan, ND include Sweet Briar School, Red Trail Elementary School and Marmot School 6-12.
How many public schools are located in Mandan?
14 public schools are located in Mandan.
What percentage of students in Mandan go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Mandan are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mandan?
Mandan public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mandan are often viewed compared to one another?

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