For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,323 students in Wahpeton, ND (there are , serving 147 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Wahpeton, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Wahpeton, ND are Wahpeton Middle School, Wahpeton Elementary School and Wahpeton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wahpeton, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Wahpeton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Wahpeton, ND (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahpeton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1265 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Wahpeton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1235 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Gr: 1-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Wahpeton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1021 11th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
832 8th Street North
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Gr: 4-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
508 9 St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-3050
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-3050
Gr: PK-K | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Wahpeton, North Dakota ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richland County Area Vocational Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Southeast Region Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
508 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wahpeton, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Wahpeton, ND include Wahpeton Middle School, Wahpeton Elementary School and Wahpeton High School.
How many public schools are located in Wahpeton?
5 public schools are located in Wahpeton.
What percentage of students in Wahpeton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Wahpeton are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wahpeton?
Wahpeton public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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