For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 896 students in Sioux County, ND (there are , serving 296 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Sioux County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sioux County, ND are Selfridge High School, Selfridge Elementary School and Fort Yates Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Sioux County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Sioux County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selfridge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 2nd Ave S
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Selfridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 2nd Ave S
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Gr: PK-5 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Fort Yates Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Gr: 5-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cannon Ball Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7080 8th Ave
Cannon Ball, ND 58528
(701) 854-3341
Cannon Ball, ND 58528
(701) 854-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Solen High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
902 W Broadway St
Solen, ND 58570
(701) 445-3331
Solen, ND 58570
(701) 445-3331
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Gr: PK | 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Gr: K-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Sioux County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 428
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3899
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3899
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Ft Yates Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-9010
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-9010
9189 Highway 24, Po Box 377
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-2142
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-2142
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sioux County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Sioux County, ND include Selfridge High School, Selfridge Elementary School and Fort Yates Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sioux County?
7 public schools are located in Sioux County.
What percentage of students in Sioux County go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Sioux County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County?
Sioux County public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sioux County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sioux County include: Solen High School vs. Standing Rock Community School, Selfridge High School vs. Standing Rock Community School, Standing Rock Community School vs. Selfridge High School
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