For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,219 students in Minot, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Minot, ND are Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy, South Prairie Elementary School and Erik Ramstad Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minot, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Minot have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Minot, ND (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 36th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
South Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Grades: PK-8
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Erik Ramstad Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1215 36th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #44.
Jim Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 6th St Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4477
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4477
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #55.
Nedrose High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Grades: 6-12
| 297 students
Minot, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6621 Hwy 83 North
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-7356
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-7356
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
3800 11th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
1000 3rd St Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Minot Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
215 2nd St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4443
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Grades: 4-8
| 219 students
Souris Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1370 20th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Minot, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Minot, ND include Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy, South Prairie Elementary School and Erik Ramstad Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Minot?
5 public middle schools are located in Minot.
What is the racial composition of students in Minot?
Minot public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Minot are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Minot include: Jim Hill Middle School vs. Erik Ramstad Middle School, Erik Ramstad Middle School vs. South Prairie Elementary School, South Prairie Elementary School vs. Erik Ramstad Middle School
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