For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 475 students in Oakes 41 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Oakes 41 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
475 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oakes 41 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 167 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.50
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
83%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,042 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,162 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,042
$17,517
Spending / Student
$15,162
$17,519
Best Oakes 41 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Oakes High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oakes 41 School District?
Oakes 41 School District manages 2 public schools serving 475 students.
What is the rank of Oakes 41 School District?
Oakes 41 School District is ranked #54 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakes 41 School District?
83% of Oakes 41 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakes 41 School District?
Oakes 41 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Oakes 41 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,162 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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