For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 73 students in Sawyer, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Sawyer, ND are Sawyer High School and Sawyer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sawyer, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Sawyer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sawyer, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sawyer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 1st Ave Sw
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 1st Ave Sw
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sawyer, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Sawyer, ND include Sawyer High School and Sawyer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sawyer?
2 public schools are located in Sawyer.
What is the racial composition of students in Sawyer?
Sawyer public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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