For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,870 students in 58501, ND (there are , serving 2,710 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 58501, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 58501, ND are Highland Acres Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Robert Place Miller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58501 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58501, ND have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58501, ND Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Acres Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Prairie Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4160
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4160
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 W Avenue B
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4240
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4240
Gr: K-5 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Robert Place Miller Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1989 N 20th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4170
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4170
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Bismarck High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N 8th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4800
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,371 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1727 N 3rd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4210
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4210
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Grimsrud Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
716 W St Benedict Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4150
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4150
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Rita Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 N 31st St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4190
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4190
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Simle Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1218 Simle Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4600
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Braman Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4220
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4220
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Will-moore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Ave E
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4270
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4270
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4400
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4400
Gr: PK | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Gr: 9-12
58501, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bismarck Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Missouri River Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
128 Soo Line Drive Ste 102
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Gr: K-6 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
523 N 21st St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 58501, ND?
The top ranked public schools in 58501, ND include Highland Acres Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Robert Place Miller Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 58501?
14 public schools are located in 58501.
What percentage of students in 58501 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 58501 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58501?
58501 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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