For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 248 students in Napoleon, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Napoleon, ND are Napoleon Elementary School and Napoleon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Napoleon, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Napoleon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Napoleon, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Napoleon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 3rd St E
Napoleon, ND 58561
(701) 754-2244
Napoleon, ND 58561
(701) 754-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Napoleon High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 3rd St E
Napoleon, ND 58561
(701) 754-2244
Napoleon, ND 58561
(701) 754-2244
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Napoleon, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Central Prairie Spec Ed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 7
Napoleon, ND 58561
(701) 754-2971
Napoleon, ND 58561
(701) 754-2971
South Central Prairie Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
301 Broadway
Napoleon, ND 58561
(701) 754-2971
Napoleon, ND 58561
(701) 754-2971
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Napoleon, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Napoleon, ND include Napoleon Elementary School and Napoleon High School.
How many public schools are located in Napoleon?
2 public schools are located in Napoleon.
What is the racial composition of students in Napoleon?
Napoleon public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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