For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 4,938 students in Stark County, ND (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,820 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Stark County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Stark County, ND are South Heart Elementary School, Taylor-richardton Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stark County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Heart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor-richardton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Ertel Ave
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Grades: PK-4
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 10th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0014
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0014
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Roughrider High Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Southwest Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0042
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0042
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
230 3rd Ave E
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0015
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0015
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #77.
South Heart High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 11th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0013
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0013
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #99.
Belfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 3rd St Ne
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Rank: #1010.
Dickinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2675 21st St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0021
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0021
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #1111.
P S Berg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Rank: #1212.
Richardton-taylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Grades: 5-6
| 45 students
Rank: #1313.
Heart River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 7th St Sw
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0012
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0012
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #1414.
Dickinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
979 13th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,028 students
Rank: #1515.
Prairie Rose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2785 10th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1616.
Richardton-taylor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1717.
Belfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 3rd St Ne
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Rank: #1818.
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2785 10th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
107 3rd Ave Se
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 227-3010
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 227-3010
Grades: PK
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Heart Elementary Virtual Academy
Magnet School
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Heart High Virtual Academy
Magnet School
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Stark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0020
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0020
Grades: 7-8
| 483 students
Dickinson Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
444 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0002
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
307 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Grades: 6
| 246 students
West River Student Services (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
623 State Ave Suite D
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-1257
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-1257
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stark County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Stark County, ND include South Heart Elementary School, Taylor-richardton Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stark County?
21 public schools are located in Stark County.
What percentage of students in Stark County go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Stark County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stark County include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Prairie Rose Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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