For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 232 students in Ellendale, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ellendale, ND are Ellendale Elementary School and Maple River Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellendale, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ellendale have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ellendale, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Grades: PK-5
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Maple River Colony School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9262 93rd Ave Se
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ellendale, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ellendale, ND include Ellendale Elementary School and Maple River Colony School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ellendale?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ellendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellendale?
Ellendale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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