| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes County North Public School District 7 | Dazey | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 249 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Maple Valley Public School District 4 | Oriska | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 238 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Valley City Public School District 2 | Valley City | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 1,036 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Enderlin Area Public School District 24 | Fingal | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 309 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hope-Page Public School District 85 | Pillsbury | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 162 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Litchville-Marion Public School District 46 | Kathryn | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 142 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Barnes County compares
Together they enroll 2,136 students across 16 schools. The largest is Valley City Public School District 2 with 1,036 students. Districts here average 6.3/10, above the North Dakota average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Barnes County, North Dakota
Barnes County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Barnes County is Barnes County North Public School District 7 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in North Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Barnes County, ND?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Barnes County, ND. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Barnes County, ND?
Of the districts serving Barnes County, Barnes County North Public School District 7 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th percentile among North Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Dakota only, never across state lines.