For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 717 students in Hunter, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Hunter, ND are Northern Cass Middle School, Northern Cass Elementary School and Northern Cass High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hunter, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Hunter have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hunter, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Cass Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Northern Cass Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Northern Cass High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hunter, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Hunter, ND include Northern Cass Middle School, Northern Cass Elementary School and Northern Cass High School.
How many public schools are located in Hunter?
3 public schools are located in Hunter.
What is the racial composition of students in Hunter?
Hunter public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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