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Best Stutsman County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 2,603 students in Stutsman County, ND (there are 5 private schools, serving 342 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Stutsman County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stutsman County, ND are William S Gussner Elementary School, Louis L'amour Elementary School and Jamestown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stutsman County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Stutsman County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Public Schools in Stutsman County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William S Gussner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Louis L'amour Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1102 15th St Sw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1509 10th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 952-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Kensal Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
803 1st Ave
Kensal, ND 58455
(701) 435-2484
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Montpelier Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
214 7th Ave
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Jamestown Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pingree-buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
208 3rd Ave
Buchanan, ND 58420
(701) 252-4653
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
615 6th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 4th Ave Nw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
319 5th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Medina High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 School St Se
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Pingree-buchanan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Lincoln Ave
Pingree, ND 58476
(701) 252-5563
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Medina Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 School St Se
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
214 7th Ave
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Jay Academy
1509 10th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 952-4003
Rank: n/an/a
Kensal High School
803 1st Ave
Kensal, ND 58455
(701) 435-2484
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Stutsman County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Stutsman County, ND include William S Gussner Elementary School, Louis L'amour Elementary School and Jamestown High School.
How many public schools are located in Stutsman County?
15 public schools are located in Stutsman County.
What percentage of students in Stutsman County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Stutsman County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stutsman County?
Stutsman County public schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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