For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 528 students in Cavalier County, ND (there are , serving 96 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Cavalier County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Cavalier County, ND are Munich High School, Langdon Area Elementary School and Munich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cavalier County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Cavalier County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cavalier County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Munich High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Seventh Avenue
Munich, ND 58352
(701) 682-5321
Munich, ND 58352
(701) 682-5321
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Langdon Area Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
721 11th Ave
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-3270
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-3270
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Munich Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Seventh Avenue
Munich, ND 58352
(701) 682-5321
Munich, ND 58352
(701) 682-5321
Grades: PK-8
| 72 students
Rank: #44.
Langdon Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 14th Ave
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-5291
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-5291
Grades: 7-12
| 195 students
Cavalier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 98
Calvin, ND 58323
(701) 697-5111
Calvin, ND 58323
(701) 697-5111
Grades: K-6
| 12 students
Po Box 98
Calvin, ND 58323
(701) 697-5111
Calvin, ND 58323
(701) 697-5111
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
715 14th Ave
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-5291
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-5291
Grades: 7-8
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cavalier County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Cavalier County, ND include Munich High School, Langdon Area Elementary School and Munich Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cavalier County?
4 public schools are located in Cavalier County.
What percentage of students in Cavalier County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Cavalier County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cavalier County?
Cavalier County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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