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Best Ward County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 3,429 students in Ward County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ward County, ND are Memorial Middle School, Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy and South Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ward County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Ward County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Ward County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Rocket Rd
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1215 36th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Des Lacs-burlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
317 Roosevelt St
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Berthold High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Erik Ramstad Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1215 36th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Jim Hill Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 6th St Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4477
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Kenmare High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 7th Ave Ne
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4996
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Surrey High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 2nd St Se
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Nedrose High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25 1st Ave Sw
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Middle School
215 1st Street Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4660
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ward County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ward County, ND include Memorial Middle School, Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy and South Prairie Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ward County?
12 public middle schools are located in Ward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ward County?
Ward County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Ward County are often viewed compared to one another?

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