For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,146 students in 58503, ND (there are , serving 672 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 58503, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 58503, ND are Sunrise Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Century High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58503 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58503, ND have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58503, ND Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Nickerson Ave
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4300
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4300
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5400 Onyx Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4320
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4320
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Century High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 E Century Ave
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4900
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #44.
Naughton Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9101 123rd Ave Ne
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Rank: #55.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 Ithica Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4290
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4290
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Ash Coulee Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4550
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,059 students
Rank: #77.
Legacy High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 E Calgary Ave
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4850
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,411 students
Rank: n/an/a
4401 Ivory Lane
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4230
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4230
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
4511 Silver Boulevard
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4250
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 323-4250
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
58503, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burleigh County Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
4007 State St Ste 101
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 58503, ND?
The top ranked public schools in 58503, ND include Sunrise Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Century High School.
How many public schools are located in 58503?
9 public schools are located in 58503.
What percentage of students in 58503 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 58503 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58503?
58503 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Recent Articles

Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.

Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.

The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.