For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 593 students in Sargent County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Sargent County, ND are Sundale Colony Elementary School, North Sargent High School and Sundale Colony High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sargent County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Sargent County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Sargent County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sundale Colony Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14226 75th St Se
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Grades: PK-6
| 32 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Sargent High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sundale Colony High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14226 75th St Se
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Sargent Central High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 5th St Sw
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Milnor High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 5th St
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sargent Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 5th St Sw
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #77.
Milnor Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 5th St
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
Rank: #88.
North Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Grades: PK-8
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sargent County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Sargent County, ND include Sundale Colony Elementary School, North Sargent High School and Sundale Colony High School.
How many public schools are located in Sargent County?
8 public schools are located in Sargent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sargent County?
Sargent County public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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