For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,847 students in Ramsey County, ND (there are , serving 196 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Ramsey County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Ramsey County, ND are Sweetwater Elementary School, Starkweather High School and Edmore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ramsey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1304 2nd Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7630
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7630
Grades: 1-2
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Starkweather High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Edmore Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 N Main Street
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Edmore High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
706 N Main Street
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
School For The Deaf Pk-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 College Drive N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Starkweather Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students
Rank: #77.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 12th Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7626
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7626
Grades: 3-4
| 260 students
Rank: #88.
Minnie H Kindergarten Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 College Drive S
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7670
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7670
Grades: PK-K
| 151 students
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 7th St Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7664
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7664
Grades: 5-8
| 531 students
Rank: #1010.
Devils Lake High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1200
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Ramsey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
205 16th St Nw
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lake Region Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
801 5th Ave Se
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7690
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School For The Deaf 9-12 (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1401 College Dr North
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ramsey County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Ramsey County, ND include Sweetwater Elementary School, Starkweather High School and Edmore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ramsey County?
10 public schools are located in Ramsey County.
What percentage of students in Ramsey County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Ramsey County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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