North Dakota›Burleigh County›Bismarck
Best Schools in Bismarck, North Dakota
Compare 28 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
28
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
13,587
Total Students
Across Bismarck
12.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
28 schools found
Prairie Rose Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2200 Oahe Bend, Bismarck, ND 58504
6.5
Rating
Students
136
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Highland Acres Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1200 Prairie Dr, Bismarck, ND 58501
6
Rating
Students
103
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
62%
Victor Solheim Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
325 Munich Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504
5.9
Rating
Students
588
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
61%
Liberty Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
5400 Onyx Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503
5.6
Rating
Students
470
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
64%
Sunrise Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3800 Nickerson Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
5.6
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
59%
Apple Creek Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2000 93Rd St Se, Bismarck, ND 58504
5.5
Rating
Students
78
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Centennial Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2800 Ithica Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503
5.4
Rating
Students
390
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
62%
Century High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1000 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
5.4
Rating
Students
1,406
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
43%
Manning Elementary School
publicmiddleK-8
10500 Hwy 1804 S, Bismarck, ND 58504
5
Rating
Students
12
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Naughton Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
9101 123Rd Ave Ne, Bismarck, ND 58503
5
Rating
Students
16
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Roosevelt Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
613 W Avenue B, Bismarck, ND 58501
5
Rating
Students
113
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
57%
Horizon Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
500 Ash Coulee Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503
4.9
Rating
Students
1,124
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
44%
Robert Place Miller Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1989 N 20Th St, Bismarck, ND 58501
4.7
Rating
Students
485
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Northridge Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1727 N 3Rd St, Bismarck, ND 58501
4.7
Rating
Students
410
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
54%
Rita Murphy Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
611 N 31St St, Bismarck, ND 58501
4.4
Rating
Students
367
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
48%
Grimsrud Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
716 W St Benedict Dr, Bismarck, ND 58501
4.2
Rating
Students
180
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Bismarck High School
publichighGrade 9-12
800 N 8Th St, Bismarck, ND 58501
4.1
Rating
Students
1,367
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
30%
Legacy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3400 E Calgary Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
4
Rating
Students
1,419
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
28%
Simle Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1218 Simle Dr, Bismarck, ND 58501
3.8
Rating
Students
1,053
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
36%
Wachter Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1107 S 7Th St, Bismarck, ND 58504
3.7
Rating
Students
1,012
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
34%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Bismarck
Bismarck, North Dakota is home to 28 schools serving over 13,587 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math50%
ELA49%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)14
Moderate (15-20:1)6
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 1,419 students at Legacy High School
- Best ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bismarck, North Dakota?
There are 28 schools in Bismarck, serving 13,587 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Bismarck?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Bismarck include schools with ratings of 6.5 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Bismarck?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Bismarck is 12.8:1.