Top 10 Best Ward County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,285 students in Ward County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ward County, ND are Memorial Middle School, Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy and South Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ward County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Ward County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Ward County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Rocket Rd
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1215 36th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
South Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Grades: PK-8
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Des Lacs-burlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
317 Roosevelt St
Des Lacs, ND 58733
(701) 725-4334
Grades: 7-12
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Berthold High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #66.
Erik Ramstad Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1215 36th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #77.
Jim Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 6th St Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4477
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Kenmare Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
623 N Central Ave
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4688
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Surrey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 2nd St Se
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Grades: 7-12
| 192 students
Rank: #1010.
Nedrose High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Grades: 6-12
| 297 students
Rank: #1111.
Sawyer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 1st Ave Sw
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ward County, ND

Ward County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6621 Hwy 83 North
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-7356
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
3800 11th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
1000 3rd St Ne
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Grades: 4-8
| 219 students
N Main And 5th Ave
Ryder, ND 58779
(701) 758-2416
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1370 20th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ward County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ward County, ND include Memorial Middle School, Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy and South Prairie Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ward County?
11 public middle schools are located in Ward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ward County?
Ward County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Ward County are often viewed compared to one another?

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