Best Schools in Ward County, ND
Ward County, ND has 48 public schools (15 high, 4 middle, 25 elementary) serving 12,818 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Ward County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ward County, ND
The top high schools in Ward County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Velva High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Velva 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 216 Students
2. Kenmare High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenmare 28 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 98 Students
3. South Prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Prairie 70 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 151 Students
4. Des Lacs-burlington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United 7 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 316 Students
5. Berthold High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis And Clark 161 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 109 Students
6. Surrey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surrey 41 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 192 Students
7. Garrison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrison 51 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 162 Students
8. Nedrose High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nedrose 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 297 Students
9. Glenburn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenburn 26 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
10. Magic City Campus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minot 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 933 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ward County, ND
The top middle schools in Ward County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minot 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 189 Students
2. Erik Ramstad Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minot 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 689 Students
3. Jim Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minot 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
4. Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minot 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 11 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ward County, ND
The top elementary schools in Ward County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 387 Students
2. Berthold Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis And Clark 161 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 85 Students
3. Velva Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Velva 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
4. North Shore Plaza Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis And Clark 161 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 134 Students
5. South Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Prairie 70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 382 Students
6. Bob Callies Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrison 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 226 Students
7. Edison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minot 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
8. John Hoeven Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minot 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
9. Max Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Max 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 82 Students
10. Bell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minot 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 92 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ward County, ND
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ward County, ND has a total population of 69,919 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ward County, ND
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ward County, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ward County, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ward County, ND.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ward County, ND Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ward County, ND
How many schools are in Ward County, ND?
Ward County, ND has 48 public schools: 15 high schools, 4 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 12,818 students in total.
How do schools in Ward County perform on state tests?
On average, 48 schools in Ward County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Ward County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ward County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ward County
8 places in Ward County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (2)
- Minot 1 (21 schools)
- Lewis And Clark 161 (4 schools)