| 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 | 5 |
| South Prairie Public School District 70 | Minot | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 533 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Minot Public School District 1 | Minot | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 7,715 | 22 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Surrey Public School District 41 | Deering | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 423 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Kenmare Public School District 28 | Donnybrook | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 302 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Sawyer Public School District 16 | Sawyer | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 74 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Ward County compares
Together they enroll 10,152 students across 36 schools. The largest is Minot Public School District 1 with 7,715 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the North Dakota average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Ward County, North Dakota
Ward County has 7 public school districts covering 19 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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