For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 957 students in Pembina County, ND. Pembina County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Dakota.
The top-ranked public schools in Pembina County, ND are North Border-walhalla Elementary School, Cavalier High School and North Border-pembina Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pembina County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Pembina County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Pembina County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Border-walhalla Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
605 10th St
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cavalier High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Main St E
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Gr: 6-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
North Border-pembina Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 S 3rd St
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Border-pembina High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 S 3rd St
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Border-walhalla High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 10th St
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Drayton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 S 5th St
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Valley-edinburg Elementary School-crystal
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4013 Euclid Ave
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Gr: 3-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Drayton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 S 5th St
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Cavalier Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main St E
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Main Street East
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Main Street East
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pembina County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Pembina County, ND include North Border-walhalla Elementary School, Cavalier High School and North Border-pembina Elementary School. Pembina County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Dakota.
How many public schools are located in Pembina County?
11 public schools are located in Pembina County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pembina County?
Pembina County public schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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