For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 957 students in Pembina County, ND. Pembina County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Dakota.
The top-ranked public schools in Pembina County, ND are North Border-walhalla Elementary School, Cavalier High School and North Border-pembina Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pembina County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Pembina County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Pembina County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Border-walhalla Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
605 10th St
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cavalier High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Main St E
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
North Border-pembina Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 S 3rd St
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Border-pembina High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 S 3rd St
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Border-walhalla High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 10th St
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Drayton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 S 5th St
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4013 Euclid Ave
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Gr: 3-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Drayton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 S 5th St
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Cavalier Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main St E
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Main Street E
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Pembina County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 410
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 7%
318 Madison Ave
Neche, ND 58265
(701) 886-7604
Neche, ND 58265
(701) 886-7604
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Pembina Spec Ed Cooperative (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
106b Division Ave N
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8080
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8080
375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424
Gr: PK-6 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
4013 Euclid Ave
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Gr: K-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pembina County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Pembina County, ND include North Border-walhalla Elementary School, Cavalier High School and North Border-pembina Elementary School. Pembina County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Dakota.
How many public schools are located in Pembina County?
11 public schools are located in Pembina County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pembina County?
Pembina County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pembina County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pembina County include: Drayton Elementary School vs. Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal, Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal vs. Cavalier Elementary School, Cavalier High School vs. Cavalier Elementary School
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