For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 368 students in Griggs County, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Griggs County, ND are Midkota Elementary School, Griggs County Central High School and Griggs County Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Griggs County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Griggs County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Griggs County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midkota Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Curtis Ave W
Binford, ND 58416
(701) 676-2511
Binford, ND 58416
(701) 676-2511
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Griggs County Central High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1207 Foster Ave Ne
Cooperstown, ND 58425
(701) 797-3114
Cooperstown, ND 58425
(701) 797-3114
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Griggs County Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1207 Foster Ave Ne
Cooperstown, ND 58425
(701) 797-3114
Cooperstown, ND 58425
(701) 797-3114
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Griggs County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Griggs County, ND include Midkota Elementary School, Griggs County Central High School and Griggs County Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Griggs County?
3 public schools are located in Griggs County.
What is the racial composition of students in Griggs County?
Griggs County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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