📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
8 Rated Districts in the Bismarck, ND Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among North Dakota districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hebron Public School District 13 | Hebron | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #2 | Bismarck Public School District 1 | Bismarck | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #3 | Flasher Public School District 39 | Flasher | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #4 | Glen Ullin Public School District 48 | Glen Ullin | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #5 | Mandan Public School District 1 | Mandan | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #6 | Center-Stanton Public School District 1 | Center | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #7 | New Salem-Almont School District | New Salem | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #8 | Wing Public School District 28 | Wing | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
Best School Districts in the Bismarck, ND Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (North Dakota) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Bismarck, ND metro area? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in the Bismarck, ND metro area, the highest-rated is Hebron Public School District 13 (Hebron), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 97th percentile of North Dakota districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.