For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 191 students in Richardton, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Richardton, ND are Richardton-taylor Elementary School and Richardton-taylor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardton, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Richardton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Richardton, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richardton-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Gr: 5-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Richardton-taylor High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Richardton, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Richardton, ND include Richardton-taylor Elementary School and Richardton-taylor High School.
How many public schools are located in Richardton?
2 public schools are located in Richardton.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardton?
Richardton public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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