For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 113 students in Ellendale, ND.
The top ranked public middle school in Ellendale, ND is Maple River Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellendale, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ellendale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ellendale, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple River Colony School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9262 93rd Ave Se
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ellendale, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ellendale, ND include Maple River Colony School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ellendale?
3 public middle schools are located in Ellendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellendale?
Ellendale public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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