For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 753 students in Barnes County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barnes County, ND are Barnes County North Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnes County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barnes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barnes County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnes County North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Gr: PK-3 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 8th Ave Sw
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0849
Gr: 4-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Litchville-marion Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 6th Ave
Litchville, ND 58461
(701) 762-4234
Litchville, ND 58461
(701) 762-4234
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Barnes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
110 Hamlin Ave North
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
502 2nd Ave
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846
Gr: 4-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Sheyenne Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
801 Valley Ave Se
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Sheyenne Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
232 3rd St Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Po Box 255
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Barnes County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barnes County, ND include Barnes County North Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barnes County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Barnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes County?
Barnes County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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