For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,574 students in 58854, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 58854, ND are Badlands Elementary School, Fox Hills Elementary School and Watford City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 58854 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 58854, ND have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58854, ND Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
58854, 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 elementary schools in 58854, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 58854, ND include Badlands Elementary School, Fox Hills Elementary School and Watford City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 58854?
3 public elementary schools are located in 58854.
What is the racial composition of students in 58854?
58854 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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