For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 14 students in Slope County, ND.
The top-ranked public school in Slope County, ND is Marmarth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Slope County, ND public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Slope County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Slope County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marmarth Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 2nd Ave Se
Marmarth, ND 58643
(701) 279-5521
Marmarth, ND 58643
(701) 279-5521
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Slope County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
106 Court Ave
Amidon, ND 58620
(701) 879-6231
Amidon, ND 58620
(701) 879-6231
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Slope County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Slope County, ND include Marmarth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Slope County?
1 public schools are located in Slope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Slope County?
Slope County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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