| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensal Public School District 19 | Kensal | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 29 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Carrington Public School District 49 | Woodworth | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 613 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Barnes County North Public School District 7 | Courtenay | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 249 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jamestown Public School District 1 | Jamestown | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 2,167 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Gackle-Streeter Public School District 56 | Streeter | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 109 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Montpelier Public School District 14 | Montpelier | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 118 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Pingree-Buchanan Public School District 10 | Buchanan | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 168 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Medina Public School District 3 | Cleveland | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 211 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Stutsman County compares
Together they enroll 3,664 students across 21 schools. The largest is Jamestown Public School District 1 with 2,167 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the North Dakota average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Stutsman County, North Dakota
Stutsman County has 8 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Stutsman County is Kensal Public School District 19 (10/10). 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 Stutsman County, ND?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Stutsman 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 Stutsman County, ND?
Of the districts serving Stutsman County, Kensal Public School District 19 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.