For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 6,074 students in Minot, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Minot, ND are Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy, South Prairie Elementary School and Bell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minot, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Minot have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Minot, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 36th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5901 Hwy 52 S
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 420-1880
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 420-1880
Gr: K-5 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Perkett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 5th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4680
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Erik Ramstad Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1215 36th Ave Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4466
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
John Hoeven Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 13th St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 418-1600
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 418-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 25th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4590
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Jim Hill Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 6th St Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4477
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4477
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 17th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4595
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4595
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Nedrose Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Hwy 2 E
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Nedrose High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Gr: 6-12 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2215 8th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4665
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4665
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 16th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4610
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 5th Ave Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4615
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4615
Gr: K-5 | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 8th St Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4685
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4685
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 5th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4690
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4690
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Nedrose Elementary School 4-8
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5705 15th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Gr: 4-8 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 17th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4695
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4695
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
715 8th St Ne
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4422
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4422
Gr: K-5 | 1 student
Minot, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3800 11th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1000 3rd St Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Souris Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1370 20th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Minot, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Minot, ND include Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy, South Prairie Elementary School and Bell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Minot?
19 public elementary schools are located in Minot.
What is the racial composition of students in Minot?
Minot public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Minot are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Minot include: Lewis And Clark Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School, Jim Hill Middle School vs. Erik Ramstad Middle School, Longfellow Elementary School vs. Lewis And Clark Elementary School
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