Ward County Public Schools
Ward County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
36
public schools
Total Enrollment
10,528
students
School Districts
8
districts
How to use the Ward County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Ward County has 8 district entries. MINOT 1 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 22 schools.
School records are spread across 8 listed communities. Minot has the most listed schools, with 23 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 21 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
36
in Ward County
Reported Enrollment
10,528
36 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Ward County
MINOT 1
UNITED 7
NEDROSE 4
SOUTH PRAIRIE 70
SURREY 41
LEWIS AND CLARK 161
KENMARE 28
SAWYER 16
36 Public Schools in Ward County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 36 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL CAMPUS SCHOOL | Profile | MINOT 1 | Minot, 58701Town: Remote | 9–10 | Other | 1,085 |
| MAGIC CITY CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot, 58701Town: Remote | 11–12 | High | 933 |
| JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot, 58701Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 840 |
| ERIK RAMSTAD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot, 58703Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 689 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot, 58703Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 528 |
| EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot, 58701Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 461 |
| JOHN HOEVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot, 58701Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 433 |
| LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot, 58703Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 412 |
| BURLINGTON-DES LACS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | UNITED 7 | Burlington, 58722Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 387 |
| SOUTH PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | SOUTH PRAIRIE 70 | Minot, 58701Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 382 |
| PERKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot, 58701Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 358 |
| DES LACS-BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | UNITED 7 | Des Lacs, 58733Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 316 |
| NEDROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NEDROSE 4 | Minot, 58701Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 303 |
| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot, 58701Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 299 |
| DAKOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot AFB, 58704Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 297 |
| NEDROSE HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | NEDROSE 4 | Minot, 58701Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 297 |
| SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot, 58701Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 282 |
| BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot, 58703Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 245 |
| NORTH PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MINOT 1 | Minot AFB, 58704Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 238 |
| SURREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | SURREY 41 | Surrey, 58785Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 231 |
CENTRAL CAMPUS SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot, 58701 / Town: Remote
MAGIC CITY CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot, 58701 / Town: Remote
JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot, 58701 / Town: Remote
ERIK RAMSTAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot, 58703 / Town: Remote
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot, 58703 / Town: Remote
EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot, 58701 / Town: Remote
JOHN HOEVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot, 58701 / Rural: Fringe
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot, 58703 / Town: Remote
BURLINGTON-DES LACS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNITED 7
Burlington, 58722 / Rural: Distant
SOUTH PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTH PRAIRIE 70
Minot, 58701 / Rural: Distant
PERKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot, 58701 / Town: Remote
DES LACS-BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
UNITED 7
Des Lacs, 58733 / Rural: Distant
NEDROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NEDROSE 4
Minot, 58701 / Rural: Fringe
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot, 58701 / Town: Remote
DAKOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot AFB, 58704 / Town: Remote
NEDROSE HIGH SCHOOL
NEDROSE 4
Minot, 58701 / Rural: Fringe
SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot, 58701 / Town: Remote
BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot, 58703 / Town: Remote
NORTH PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINOT 1
Minot AFB, 58704 / Town: Remote
SURREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SURREY 41
Surrey, 58785 / Rural: Fringe
Ward County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Ward County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Ward County public school directory?
The directory lists 36 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Ward County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Ward County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Ward County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Ward County?
Start with the 8 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Ward County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.