For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,094 students in Jamestown, ND (there are 5 private schools, serving 370 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Jamestown, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Jamestown, ND are William S Gussner Elementary School, Louis L'amour Elementary School and Jamestown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamestown, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jamestown, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William S Gussner Elementary 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
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Louis L'amour Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 15th St Sw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
Grades: K-5
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1509 10th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 952-4003
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 952-4003
Grades: 9-12
| 759 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 6th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Rank: #55.
Jamestown Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 5th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 4th Ave Nw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
Jamestown, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
James River Spec Ed Cooperative (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
James Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
910 12th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jamestown Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jamestown, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Jamestown, ND include William S Gussner Elementary School, Louis L'amour Elementary School and Jamestown High School.
How many public schools are located in Jamestown?
7 public schools are located in Jamestown.
What percentage of students in Jamestown go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Jamestown are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown?
Jamestown public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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