For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 957 students in Benson County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benson County, ND are Leeds Elementary School, Maddock Elementary School and Minnewaukan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Benson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
530 1st St Se
Leeds, ND 58346
(701) 466-2461
Leeds, ND 58346
(701) 466-2461
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Maddock Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
909 1st St
Maddock, ND 58348
(701) 438-2531
Maddock, ND 58348
(701) 438-2531
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Minnewaukan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4675 Hwy 281 N
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Oberon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 A St N
Oberon, ND 58357
(701) 798-2231
Oberon, ND 58357
(701) 798-2231
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
Warwick Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 4th Ave
Warwick, ND 58381
(701) 294-2561
Warwick, ND 58381
(701) 294-2561
Gr: 5-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
7268 Highway 57
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1400
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1400
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Benson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Totten Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
Hwy 57 S
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1433
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1433
Highway 2, West, P.o. Box 199
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1439
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1439
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Benson County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benson County, ND include Leeds Elementary School, Maddock Elementary School and Minnewaukan Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benson County?
6 public middle schools are located in Benson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson County?
Benson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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