For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 210 students in Towner County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle school in Towner County, ND is North Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towner County, ND public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Towner County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Towner County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Towner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 3rd Ave W
Bisbee, ND 58317
(701) 656-3536
Bisbee, ND 58317
(701) 656-3536
Gr: PK-6 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
204 3rd Ave W
Bisbee, ND 58317
(701) 656-3536
Bisbee, ND 58317
(701) 656-3536
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
38 Forrest St
Rocklake, ND 58365
(701) 266-5539
Rocklake, ND 58365
(701) 266-5539
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
38 Forrest St
Rocklake, ND 58365
(701) 266-5539
Rocklake, ND 58365
(701) 266-5539
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Towner County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Towner County, ND include North Star Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Towner County?
1 public middle schools are located in Towner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Towner County?
Towner County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Recent Articles
Esports Programs in Public Schools: Benefits & Funding
Explore how esports programs in public schools support academic achievement, boost student engagement, and operate through sustainable funding models and partnerships.
Apprenticeship Pathways in High School: Alternatives to College
Explore apprenticeship pathways in high school as practical alternatives to traditional college routes, including benefits, programs, and career outcomes.
FAFSA Changes and High School College Counseling
Explore how recent FAFSA changes are reshaping high school college counseling, financial aid planning, and what families should expect in the 2026 application cycle.