For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 246 students in Linton, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Linton, ND are Linton Elementary School and Linton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linton, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Linton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Linton, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Ne 3rd St
Linton, ND 58552
(701) 254-4138
Linton, ND 58552
(701) 254-4138
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Linton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ne 3rd St
Linton, ND 58552
(701) 254-4138
Linton, ND 58552
(701) 254-4138
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Linton, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Emmons County Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
101 Ne 3rd St
Linton, ND 58552
(701) 254-4221
Linton, ND 58552
(701) 254-4221
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Linton, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Linton, ND include Linton Elementary School and Linton High School.
How many public schools are located in Linton?
2 public schools are located in Linton.
What is the racial composition of students in Linton?
Linton public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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