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Best Mandan Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,225 students in Mandan, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mandan have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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: 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mandan, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mandan, ND include Sweet Briar School, Red Trail Elementary School and Marmot School 6-12.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mandan?
11 public elementary schools are located in Mandan.
What is the racial composition of students in Mandan?
Mandan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mandan are often viewed compared to one another?

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