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Best Sioux County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 896 students in Sioux County, ND (there are 2 private schools, serving 302 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Sioux County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sioux County, ND are Selfridge High School, Selfridge Elementary School and Fort Yates Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Sioux County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sioux County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selfridge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 2nd Ave S
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Selfridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 2nd Ave S
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Fort Yates Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Gr: 5-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cannon Ball Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7080 8th Ave
Cannon Ball, ND 58528
(701) 854-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Solen High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
902 W Broadway St
Solen, ND 58570
(701) 445-3331
Gr: 6-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Yates Pk School
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Gr: PK | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Solen Jr High School
902 W Broadway St
Solen, ND 58570
(701) 445-3331
Rank: n/an/a
Standing Rock Community School
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Gr: K-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sioux County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Sioux County, ND include Selfridge High School, Selfridge Elementary School and Fort Yates Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sioux County?
7 public schools are located in Sioux County.
What percentage of students in Sioux County go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Sioux County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County?
Sioux County public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sioux County are often viewed compared to one another?

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