For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 470 students in Park River, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Park River, ND are Park River Area Elementary School and Park River Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park River, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Park River have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Park River, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park River Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Park River Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Park River, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Park River, ND include Park River Area Elementary School and Park River Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Park River?
2 public schools are located in Park River.
What is the racial composition of students in Park River?
Park River public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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