For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 243 students in Hankinson, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Hankinson, ND are Hankinson Elementary School and Hankinson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hankinson, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Hankinson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hankinson, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hankinson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hankinson High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Hankinson, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
102 6th St Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7031
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7031
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hankinson, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Hankinson, ND include Hankinson Elementary School and Hankinson High School.
How many public schools are located in Hankinson?
2 public schools are located in Hankinson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hankinson?
Hankinson public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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