Top 5 Best Ramsey County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,094 students in Ramsey County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ramsey County, ND are Sweetwater Elementary School, Edmore Elementary School and School For The Deaf Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ramsey County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1304 2nd Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7630
Grades: 1-2
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Edmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
706 N Main Street
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
School For The Deaf Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 College Drive N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Starkweather Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Grades: PK-6
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 12th Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7626
Grades: 3-4
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
325 7th St Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7664
Grades: 5-8
| 518 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ramsey County, ND

Ramsey County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
205 16th St Nw
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 5th Ave Se
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1401 College Dr North
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ramsey County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ramsey County, ND include Sweetwater Elementary School, Edmore Elementary School and School For The Deaf Pk-8.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ramsey County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Ramsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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