For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,434 students in Stark County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stark County, ND are South Heart Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Taylor-richardton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Stark County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Heart Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Gr: PK-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 10th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0014
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0014
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Taylor-richardton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Ertel Ave
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Gr: PK-4 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Richardton-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Raider Rd
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Richardton, ND 58652
(701) 974-2111
Gr: 5-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Belfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 3rd St Ne
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 3rd Ave E
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0015
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0015
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Dickinson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2675 21st St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0021
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0021
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 11th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0013
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0013
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Heart River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 7th St Sw
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0012
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0012
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
P S Berg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Prairie Rose Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2785 10th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2785 10th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0016
Gr: K-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Gr: K-6 | 1 student
Stark County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0020
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0020
Gr: 7-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Dickinson Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
444 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0002
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0002
307 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Gr: 6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
West River Student Services (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
623 State Ave Suite D
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-1257
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-1257
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Stark County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stark County, ND include South Heart Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Taylor-richardton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stark County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Stark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Stark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Stark County include: Prairie Rose Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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