For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,850 students in 58501, ND (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,739 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 58501, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 58501, ND are Highland Acres Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Robert Place Miller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58501 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58501, ND have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58501, ND Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Acres Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Prairie Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4160
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4160
Gr: K-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 W Avenue B
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4240
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4240
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Robert Place Miller Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1989 N 20th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4170
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4170
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Bismarck High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N 8th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4800
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1727 N 3rd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4210
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4210
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Grimsrud Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
716 W St Benedict Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4150
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4150
Gr: K-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Rita Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 N 31st St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4190
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4190
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Simle Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1218 Simle Dr
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4600
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Braman Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4220
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4220
Gr: K-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Will-moore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Ave E
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4270
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4270
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4400
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4400
Gr: PK | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4101
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 58501, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in 58501, ND include Highland Acres Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Robert Place Miller Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 58501?
14 public schools are located in 58501.
What percentage of students in 58501 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 58501 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58501?
58501 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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