For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 717 students in Hunter, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Hunter, ND are Northern Cass Middle School, Northern Cass Elementary School and Northern Cass High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hunter, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Hunter have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hunter, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Cass Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Northern Cass Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Northern Cass High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hunter, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Hunter, ND include Northern Cass Middle School, Northern Cass Elementary School and Northern Cass High School.
How many public schools are located in Hunter?
3 public schools are located in Hunter.
What is the racial composition of students in Hunter?
Hunter public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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