For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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