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Best Stark County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,095 students in Stark County, ND (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,202 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Stark County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stark County, ND are South Heart Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Taylor-richardton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Stark County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Heart Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
102 10th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0014
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Taylor-richardton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
306 Ertel Ave
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Gr: PK-4 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
South Heart High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Roughrider High Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Southwest Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0042
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Richardton-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Gr: 5-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Belfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 3rd St Ne
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
230 3rd Ave E
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0015
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Dickinson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 21st St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0021
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
599 11th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0013
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Dickinson High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Heart River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
720 7th St Sw
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0012
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
P S Berg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Prairie Rose Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2785 10th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Richardton-taylor High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Belfield High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
302 3rd St Ne
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2785 10th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Program
107 3rd Ave Se
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 227-3010
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Stark County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Stark County, ND include South Heart Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Taylor-richardton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stark County?
21 public schools are located in Stark County.
What percentage of students in Stark County go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Stark County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stark County are often viewed compared to one another?

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