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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Morton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 5,444 students in Morton County, ND (there are 3 private schools, serving 311 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Morton County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Morton County, ND are Sweet Briar School, Hebron Elementary School and Red Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morton County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Morton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Morton County (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.
Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Church Ave
Hebron, ND 58638
(701) 878-4442
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Hebron High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Church Ave
Hebron, ND 58638
(701) 878-4442
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Glen Ullin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6508 Hwy 49
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
(701) 348-3590
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Little Heart Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2354 County Rd 136
Saint Anthony, ND 58566
(701) 445-7331
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Flasher Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
206 3rd Ave E
Flasher, ND 58535
(701) 597-3355
Gr: K-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Flasher High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
206 3rd Ave E
Flasher, ND 58535
(701) 597-3355
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Glen Ullin Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6508 Hwy 49
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
(701) 348-3590
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
New Salem-almont High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Elm Ave
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
Gr: 7-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N 4th St
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2020.
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 Morton County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Morton County, ND include Sweet Briar School, Hebron Elementary School and Red Trail Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morton County?
24 public schools are located in Morton County.
What percentage of students in Morton County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Morton County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morton County?
Morton County public schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Morton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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