For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 240 students in 58495, ND.
The top ranked public schools in 58495, ND are Wishek High School and Wishek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58495 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58495, ND have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58495, ND Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wishek High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Badger St
Wishek, ND 58495
(701) 452-2892
Wishek, ND 58495
(701) 452-2892
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Wishek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Badger St
Wishek, ND 58495
(701) 452-2892
Wishek, ND 58495
(701) 452-2892
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 58495, ND?
The top ranked public schools in 58495, ND include Wishek High School and Wishek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 58495?
2 public schools are located in 58495.
What is the racial composition of students in 58495?
58495 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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