For the 2025 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 56% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Linton High School
(Math: ≤20% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Linton, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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