For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,267 students in Burleigh County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Burleigh County, ND are Manning Elementary School, Naughton Elementary School and Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burleigh County, 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 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Burleigh County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Burleigh County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manning Elementary 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
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Mckenzie St
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Grades: PK-8
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
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
Rank: #55.
Menoken Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 N Bismarck St
Menoken, ND 58558
(701) 673-3175
Menoken, ND 58558
(701) 673-3175
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: #66.
Simle Middle 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
| 1,047 students
Rank: #77.
Wachter Middle 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
| 1,007 students
Rank: #88.
Wing Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 4th Ave E
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
128 Soo Line Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Burleigh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20100 Soo Ave
Baldwin, ND 58521
(701) 255-4363
Baldwin, ND 58521
(701) 255-4363
Grades: K-8
| 12 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
Po Box 408
Regan, ND 58477
(701) 286-6844
Regan, ND 58477
(701) 286-6844
Grades: K-8
| 9 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 Burleigh County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burleigh County, ND include Manning Elementary School, Naughton Elementary School and Sterling Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burleigh County?
9 public middle schools are located in Burleigh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burleigh County?
Burleigh County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Burleigh County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Burleigh County 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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