For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 627 students in 58538, ND (there are , serving 296 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 58538, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in 58538, ND is Fort Yates Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58538 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58538, ND have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58538, ND Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Yates Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Grades: 5-8
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Grades: K-12
| 565 students
58538, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 428
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3899
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3899
Grades: 7-12
| 69 students
Ft Yates Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-9010
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-9010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9189 Highway 24, Po Box 377
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-2142
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-2142
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 58538, ND?
The top ranked public schools in 58538, ND include Fort Yates Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 58538?
3 public schools are located in 58538.
What percentage of students in 58538 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 58538 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58538?
58538 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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