For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 438 students in St John 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in St John 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
438 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
St John 3 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%

Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.48
# American Indian Students
398 Students
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
91%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
6,529 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
16 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
4%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
21
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,477 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,297 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,154 MM

Spending
$9 MM
$2,154 MM

Revenue / Student
$20,477
$17,615

Spending / Student
$21,297
$17,617

Best St John 3 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint John Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Foussard Ave
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Saint John High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Foussard Ave
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St John 3 School District?
St John 3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the rank of St John 3 School District?
St John 3 School District is ranked #152 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St John 3 School District?
91% of St John 3 School District students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St John 3 School District?
St John 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is St John 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,297 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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