For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 796 students in Dickey County, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Dickey County, ND are Ellendale High School, Oakes Elementary School and Ellendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickey 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 Dickey 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 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Dickey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ellendale High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Oakes High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Maple River Colony School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9262 93rd Ave Se
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Dickey County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southeast Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
924 S 7th St
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dickey County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Dickey County, ND include Ellendale High School, Oakes Elementary School and Ellendale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dickey County?
7 public schools are located in Dickey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickey County?
Dickey County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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