For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,137 students in Bismarck, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bismarck, ND are Manning Elementary School, Naughton Elementary School and Horizon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bismarck, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Bismarck have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bismarck, ND (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manning Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10500 Hwy 1804 S
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-0082
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-0082
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Naughton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,044 students
Rank: #44.
Simle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1218 Simle Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4600
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,040 students
Rank: #55.
Wachter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1107 S 7th St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4650
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 1,000 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bismarck Middle Virtual Academy
Magnet School
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Bismarck, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bismarck Career Academy (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1221 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bismarck Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bismarck Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1200 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
Missouri River Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
128 Soo Line Drive Ste 102
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
406 South Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
523 N 21st St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bismarck, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bismarck, ND include Manning Elementary School, Naughton Elementary School and Horizon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bismarck?
6 public middle schools are located in Bismarck.
What is the racial composition of students in Bismarck?
Bismarck public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Bismarck are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bismarck include: Horizon Middle School vs. Simle Middle School, Simle Middle School vs. Horizon Middle School, Wachter Middle School vs. Simle Middle School
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