For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 528 students in Cavalier County, ND (there are , serving 96 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Cavalier County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cavalier County, ND are Munich High School, Langdon Area Elementary School and Munich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cavalier County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Cavalier County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cavalier County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Munich High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Seventh Avenue
Munich, ND 58352
(701) 682-5321
Munich, ND 58352
(701) 682-5321
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Langdon Area Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
721 11th Ave
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-3270
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-3270
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Munich Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Seventh Avenue
Munich, ND 58352
(701) 682-5321
Munich, ND 58352
(701) 682-5321
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Langdon Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 14th Ave
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-5291
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-5291
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Cavalier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 98
Calvin, ND 58323
(701) 697-5111
Calvin, ND 58323
(701) 697-5111
Gr: K-6 | 12 students
Po Box 98
Calvin, ND 58323
(701) 697-5111
Calvin, ND 58323
(701) 697-5111
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
715 14th Ave
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-5291
Langdon, ND 58249
(701) 256-5291
Gr: 7-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cavalier County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Cavalier County, ND include Munich High School, Langdon Area Elementary School and Munich Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cavalier County?
4 public schools are located in Cavalier County.
What percentage of students in Cavalier County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Cavalier County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cavalier County?
Cavalier County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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