📊 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 →
13 Rated Districts in the Minot, ND Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among North Dakota districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public School District 1 | Mohall | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #2 | Velva Public School District 1 | Velva | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #3 | United Public School District 7 | Des Lacs | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #4 | Lewis and Clark Public School District 161 | Berthold | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #5 | South Prairie Public School District 70 | Minot | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #6 | Minot Public School District 1 | Minot | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #7 | Anamoose Public School District 14 | Anamoose | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #8 | Drake Public School District 57 | Drake | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #9 | Surrey Public School District 41 | Surrey | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #10 | Kenmare Public School District 28 | Kenmare | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #11 | Glenburn Public School District 26 | Glenburn | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #12 | TGU Public School District 60 | Towner | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #13 | Sawyer Public School District 16 | Sawyer | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
Best School Districts in the Minot, 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 Minot, ND metro area? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in the Minot, ND metro area, the highest-rated is Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public School District 1 (Mohall), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 89th 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.