For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,076 students in 58503, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in 58503, ND are Naughton Elementary School and Horizon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 58503 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 58503, ND have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best 58503, ND Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Naughton Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9101 123rd Ave Ne
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Ash Coulee Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4550
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,059 students
58503, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burleigh County Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
4007 State St Ste 101
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 58503, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in 58503, ND include Naughton Elementary School and Horizon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 58503?
2 public middle schools are located in 58503.
What is the racial composition of students in 58503?
58503 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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