For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 783 students in Stanley, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Stanley, ND are Stanley Elementary School and Stanley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanley, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Stanley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Stanley, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
118 4th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2422
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2422
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Stanley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
109 8th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2342
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2342
Gr: 7-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stanley, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Stanley, ND include Stanley Elementary School and Stanley High School.
How many public schools are located in Stanley?
2 public schools are located in Stanley.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanley?
Stanley public schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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