For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,105 students in Watford City, ND (there are , serving 55 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Watford City, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Watford City, ND are Wolves Center Academy, Badlands Elementary School and Fox Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watford City, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Watford City 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 Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Watford City, ND (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wolves Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
908 4th Avenue Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Badlands Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Fox Hills Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: K-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Watford City Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Third St Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Watford City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2313 Wolves Den Pkwy
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
2112 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
Rank: n/an/a
2112 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3624
Watford City, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Gr: K-6 | 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Watford City, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Watford City, ND include Wolves Center Academy, Badlands Elementary School and Fox Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Watford City?
7 public schools are located in Watford City.
What percentage of students in Watford City go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Watford City are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watford City?
Watford City public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Watford City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Watford City include: Watford City Middle School vs. Fox Hills Elementary School, Fox Hills Elementary School vs. Badlands Elementary School, Badlands Elementary School vs. Fox Hills Elementary School
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