For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,294 students in 58504, ND (there are , serving 46 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 58504, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 58504, ND are Prairie Rose Elementary School, Victor Solheim Elementary School and Apple Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58504 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58504, ND have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58504, ND Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Rose Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Oahe Bend
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4280
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4280
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Victor Solheim Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 Munich Dr
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4260
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4260
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Apple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 93rd St Se
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-7349
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-7349
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
Rank: #44.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10500 Hwy 1804 S
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-0082
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-0082
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #55.
South Central Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
406 S Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4520
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3320 Mccurry Way
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4310
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4310
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Dorothy Moses Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1312 Columbia Dr
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4180
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4180
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #88.
Wachter Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1107 S 7th St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4650
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #99.
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
919 S 12th St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4200
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4200
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
3315 Unviersity Dr
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 221-1800
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 221-1800
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
58504, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 South Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 58504, ND?
The top ranked public schools in 58504, ND include Prairie Rose Elementary School, Victor Solheim Elementary School and Apple Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 58504?
10 public schools are located in 58504.
What percentage of students in 58504 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 58504 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58504?
58504 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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