For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 5,934 students in North Dakota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in North Dakota are Longfellow Elementary School, Kindred Elementary School and Central Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Dakota blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in North Dakota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 29th Ave Ne
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Kindred Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 1st Ave S
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3388
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3388
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Rank: #33.
Central Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
William S Gussner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Prairie Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4160
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4160
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Rank: #66.
Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4013 Euclid Ave
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Grades: 3-6
| 44 students
Rank: #77.
Carrington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-2739
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-2739
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Richland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 Broadway
Abercrombie, ND 58001
(701) 553-8321
Abercrombie, ND 58001
(701) 553-8321
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
Rank: #99.
Harwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 Freedland Dr
Harwood, ND 58042
(701) 356-2040
Harwood, ND 58042
(701) 356-2040
Grades: K-5
| 123 students
Rank: #1010.
Thompson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: #1111.
Taylor-richardton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Ertel Ave
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Grades: PK-4
| 137 students
Rank: #1212.
Sweetwater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1304 2nd Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7630
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7630
Grades: 1-2
| 265 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Rocket Rd
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Wyndmere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Date Ave
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bob Callies Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 2nd Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2213
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2213
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #1717.
Manvel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #1818.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
613 W Avenue B
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4240
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4240
Grades: K-5
| 121 students
Rank: #1919.
Nathan Twining Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Rank: #2020.
Phoenix Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #2121.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 8th Ave Sw
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Grades: 4-6
| 215 students
Rank: #2222.
Freedom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 26th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-5221
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-5221
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #2323.
Badlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #2424.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in North Dakota?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in North Dakota include Longfellow Elementary School, Kindred Elementary School and Central Valley Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in North Dakota?
24 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in North Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in North Dakota?
North Dakota blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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