| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Public School District 7 | Burlington | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 704 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lewis and Clark Public School District 161 | Berthold | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 401 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| South Prairie Public School District 70 | Minot | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 533 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Minot Public School District 1 | Minot | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 7,715 | 22 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Surrey Public School District 41 | Norwich | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 423 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Kenmare Public School District 28 | Donnybrook | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 302 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Max Public School District 50 | Douglas | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 155 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sawyer Public School District 16 | Sawyer | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 74 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Ward County compares
Together they enroll 10,307 students across 38 schools. The largest is Minot Public School District 1 with 7,715 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the North Dakota average of 5.8/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Ward County, North Dakota
Ward County has 8 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ward County is United Public School District 7 (8/10). 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 Ward County, ND?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Ward 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 Ward County, ND?
Of the districts serving Ward County, United Public School District 7 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 74th 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.