The average student:teacher ratio in North Dakota public schools is approximately 12:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
6:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in North Dakota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Explorer Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-8
1780 17th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4100
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4100
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Bakker Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-8
880 96th St Se
Hague, ND 58542
(701) 336-7284
Hague, ND 58542
(701) 336-7284
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Fordville-lankin High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Marmot School 6-12
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
701 16th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 667-1400
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 667-1400
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
School For The Deaf Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
1401 College Drive N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Zeeland High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
510 Main Ave
Zeeland, ND 58581
(701) 423-5429
Zeeland, ND 58581
(701) 423-5429
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Edmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
706 N Main Street
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Gackle-streeter High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
300 2nd Ave E
Gackle, ND 58442
(701) 485-3692
Gackle, ND 58442
(701) 485-3692
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Mandaree High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Milnor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
530 5th St
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
North Border-pembina High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
155 S 3rd St
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Sawyer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
25 1st Ave Sw
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Sawyer High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
25 1st Ave Sw
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Zeeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
510 Main Ave
Zeeland, ND 58581
(701) 423-5429
Zeeland, ND 58581
(701) 423-5429
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Burke Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Edmore High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
706 N Main Street
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Finley-sharon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-6
201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Fordville-lankin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Lakota High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
500 Main St N
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2992
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2992
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Leeds High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
530 1st St Se
Leeds, ND 58346
(701) 466-2461
Leeds, ND 58346
(701) 466-2461
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-8
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Mcclusky High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
219 Avenue D West
Mcclusky, ND 58463
(701) 363-2470
Mcclusky, ND 58463
(701) 363-2470
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Munich High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
410 Seventh Avenue
Munich, ND 58352
(701) 682-5321
Munich, ND 58352
(701) 682-5321
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Newburg-united High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
400 Libbie St
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
12793 20th St
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 575-4773
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 575-4773
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Selfridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
210 2nd Ave S
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Spruce Lane Colony School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-8
15750 6th St Se
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Starkweather High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Wing High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
1 4th Ave E
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Rank: #30 - 4530. - 45.
Divide County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
605 4th Ave Se
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Crosby, ND 58730
(701) 965-6392
Rank: #30 - 4530. - 45.
Finley-sharon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Rank: #30 - 4530. - 45.
Fort Yates Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 5-8
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Rank: #30 - 4530. - 45.
Glen Ullin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
6508 Hwy 49
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
(701) 348-3590
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
(701) 348-3590
Rank: #30 - 4530. - 45.
Kensal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
803 1st Ave
Kensal, ND 58455
(701) 435-2484
Kensal, ND 58455
(701) 435-2484
Rank: #30 - 4530. - 45.
Litchville-marion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
104 2nd St
Marion, ND 58466
(701) 669-2261
Marion, ND 58466
(701) 669-2261
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Dakota average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The North Dakota average public schools student:teacher ratio is 12:1 for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in North Dakota?
The best top ranked public schools in North Dakota include Explorer Academy, Bakker Elementary School and Fordville-lankin High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in North Dakota?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in North Dakota is Fordville-lankin High School, with a value of 2:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Explorer Academy, with a value of 1:1.
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