For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,198 students in Mandan, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mandan, ND are Sweet Briar School, Red Trail Elementary School and Marmot School 6-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mandan, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mandan have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mandan, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweet Briar School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4060 County Rd 83
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-7453
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-7453
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Red Trail Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 37th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Marmot School 6-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 16th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 667-1400
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 667-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2007 8th Ave Se
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6504
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6504
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Mandan Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2901 12th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6502
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6502
Grades: 6-8
| 954 students
Rank: #77.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 14th St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #88.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 8th Ave Ne
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #99.
Mary Stark Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 8th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
2601 30th St Se
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6509
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6509
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 16th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 667-1400
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 667-1400
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Mandan, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
309 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9531
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9531
Grades: PK
| 28 students
406 4th St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-1107
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-1107
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Morton-sioux Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-5796
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-5796
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mandan, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mandan, ND include Sweet Briar School, Red Trail Elementary School and Marmot School 6-12.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mandan?
12 public elementary schools are located in Mandan.
What is the racial composition of students in Mandan?
Mandan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mandan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mandan include: Red Trail Elementary School vs. Ft Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Ft Lincoln Elementary School, Custer Elementary School vs. Ft Lincoln Elementary School
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