For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 227 students in Towner, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Towner, ND are Tgu-towner High School and Tgu-towner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towner, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Towner have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Towner, ND (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tgu-towner High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Tgu-towner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Towner, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Towner, ND include Tgu-towner High School and Tgu-towner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Towner?
4 public schools are located in Towner.
What is the racial composition of students in Towner?
Towner public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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