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Best 58701 North Dakota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,223 students in 58701, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 311 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 58701, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 58701, ND are South Prairie Elementary School, Perkett Elementary School and South Prairie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58701 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58701, 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 and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best 58701, ND Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Perkett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 5th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
South Prairie High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
John Hoeven Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 13th St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 418-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Minot High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 11th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Jim Hill Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 6th St Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4477
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 17th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4595
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Nedrose Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Hwy 2 E
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Nedrose High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 5th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4690
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 17th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4695
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Middle School
215 1st Street Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4660
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Minot Public Schools 9-12 Virtual Academy
1100 11th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4422
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Minot Public Schools K-5 Virtual Academy
715 8th St Ne
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4422
Gr: K-5 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 58701, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in 58701, ND include South Prairie Elementary School, Perkett Elementary School and South Prairie High School.
How many public schools are located in 58701?
14 public schools are located in 58701.
What percentage of students in 58701 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 58701 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58701?
58701 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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