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Best Williston Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,413 students in Williston, ND (there are 2 private schools, serving 498 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Williston, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Williston, ND are Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Rickard Elementary School and Williston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williston, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Williston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Williston, ND (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
704 17th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Rickard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1224 1st Ave E
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5412
Gr: K-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Williston High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 32nd St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-0967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Wilkinson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 9th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6532
Gr: K-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Missouri Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5640 140th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 875-2041
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Hagan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 29th St
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Mcvay Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
420 University Ave
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-9104
Gr: K-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Del Easton Alternative High School
2304 11th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-1055
Gr: 10-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Garden Valley Elementary School
13565 60th St Nw
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 826-4261
Gr: K-4 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Williston Middle School Central Campus
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: 5-8 | 1,536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Williston Middle School Central Campus Pk
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Williston, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Williston, ND include Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Rickard Elementary School and Williston High School.
How many public schools are located in Williston?
11 public schools are located in Williston.
What percentage of students in Williston go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Williston are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williston?
Williston public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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