Top 10 Best Stutsman County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 2,687 students in Stutsman County, ND (there are 5 private schools, serving 370 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Stutsman County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Stutsman County, 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.
Stutsman County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Stutsman County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Stutsman County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William S Gussner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Louis L'amour Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1102 15th St Sw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
Grades: K-5
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Jamestown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1509 10th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 952-4003
Grades: 9-12
| 777 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 6th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Kensal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
803 1st Ave
Kensal, ND 58455
(701) 435-2484
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Rank: #66.
Montpelier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
214 7th Ave
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #77.
Pingree-buchanan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
208 3rd Ave
Buchanan, ND 58420
(701) 252-4653
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Rank: #88.
Jamestown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
319 5th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #1010.
Medina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 School St Se
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Grades: 7-12
| 101 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 4th Ave Nw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
Rank: #1212.
Pingree-buchanan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Lincoln Ave
Pingree, ND 58476
(701) 252-5563
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #1313.
Montpelier High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
214 7th Ave
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1414.
Medina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 School St Se
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kensal High School
Magnet School
803 1st Ave
Kensal, ND 58455
(701) 435-2484
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Stutsman County, ND

Stutsman County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
910 12th Ave Ne
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Stutsman County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Stutsman County, ND include William S Gussner Elementary School, Louis L'amour Elementary School and Jamestown High School.
How many public schools are located in Stutsman County?
15 public schools are located in Stutsman County.
What percentage of students in Stutsman County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Stutsman County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stutsman County?
Stutsman County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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