| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby Public School District 5 | Knox | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 607 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Leeds Public School District 6 | Churchs Ferry | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 123 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Maddock Public School District 9 | Esmond | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 124 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Devils Lake Public School District 1 | Saint Michael | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1,737 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Minnewaukan Public School District 5 | Minnewaukan | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 297 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fort Totten Public School District 30 | Fort Totten | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 200 | 2 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Warwick Public School District 29 | Tokio | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 223 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Benson County compares
Together they enroll 3,311 students across 18 schools. The largest is Devils Lake Public School District 1 with 1,737 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the North Dakota average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Benson County, North Dakota
Benson County has 7 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Benson County is Rugby Public School District 5 (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 Benson County, ND?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Benson 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 Benson County, ND?
Of the districts serving Benson County, Rugby Public School District 5 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th 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.