For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,365 students in Barnes County, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Barnes County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Barnes County, ND are Barnes County North Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Valley City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnes County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Barnes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barnes County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnes County North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Grades: PK-3
| 304 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Valley City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Valley City Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0483
Grades: 7-8
| 148 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Barnes County North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #77.
Litchville-marion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 6th Ave
Litchville, ND 58461
(701) 762-4234
Litchville, ND 58461
(701) 762-4234
Grades: PK-5
| 84 students
Barnes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
110 Hamlin Ave North
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193
Grades: PK-6
| 9 students
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
502 2nd Ave
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846
Grades: 4-6
| 51 students
Sheyenne Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
801 Valley Ave Se
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sheyenne Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
232 3rd St Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 255
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barnes County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Barnes County, ND include Barnes County North Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Valley City High School.
How many public schools are located in Barnes County?
7 public schools are located in Barnes County.
What percentage of students in Barnes County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Barnes County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes County?
Barnes County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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