Eastwood Park Bridge · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Minot’s public schools score below 70% of North Dakota districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Minot, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 73% of Minot’s students graduate on time, below the North Dakota average (83%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Dakota, not nationally.
From North Dakota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Minot’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 290 North Dakota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Minot’s, its schools beat 23%, lower than their 30% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 43% and math 40% in spring 2022, against 44% and 39% statewide; 73% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,808 per student, against $16,642 across North Dakota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 19% since 2021–22. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Bishop Ryan Catholic School (private) and Our Redeemers Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Minot’s grade
C: better than 30% of North Dakota school districts, #17 of 23 North Dakota towns. Test scores are above the North Dakota average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Minot, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Minot · depends on your address
Erik Ramstad Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 584 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Jim Hill Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 505 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 482 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Minot · depends on your address
Erik Ramstad Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 584 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Jim Hill Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 505 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 482 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Minot · depends on your address
Erik Ramstad Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 584 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Jim Hill Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 505 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 482 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Minot · depends on your address
Minot High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,086 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Minot North High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,021 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Souris River Campus Alternative High School
Grades 9–12 · 50 students · 6:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Minot · depends on your address
Minot High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,086 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Minot North High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,021 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Souris River Campus Alternative High School
Grades 9–12 · 50 students · 6:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Minot · depends on your address
Minot High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,086 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Minot North High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,021 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Souris River Campus Alternative High School
Grades 9–12 · 50 students · 6:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Minot · depends on your address
Minot High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,086 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Minot North High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,021 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Souris River Campus Alternative High School
Grades 9–12 · 50 students · 6:1 students per teacher
Minot’s public schools are run by Minot Public School District 1, which also serves Eureka, Harrison, McKinley and Sundre. Parts of Minot (6% of its land) are served by Nedrose Public School District 4 instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Minot vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Dakota towns that share Minot’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Minot | C | Minot Public School District 1 |
| Nedrose | C− | Nedrose Public School District 4 |
| Harrison | C | Minot Public School District 1 PK–12 · United Public School District 7 PK–12 |
| Afton | — | South Prairie Public School District 70 |
| Sundre | C | Minot Public School District 1 |
| Eureka | — | Minot Public School District 1 |
3 of the 5 neighbors share Minot Public School District 1 with Minot, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Minot
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Dakota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Minot Public Schools K-5 Virtual Academy, Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy and Minot Public Schools 9-12 Virtual Academy).
Questions about Minot’s schools
Are Minot’s schools good?
On North Dakota’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Minot children attend score below 70% of North Dakota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #17 of 23 North Dakota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 23%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Minot in?
Minot Public School District 1, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,668 students in 21 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Minot are served by Nedrose Public School District 4.
Where do Minot kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Minot High School, Minot North High School and Souris River Campus Alternative High School.
What is Minot’s graduation rate?
73% of the class of 2023 in Minot Public School District 1 graduated in four years, against 83% across North Dakota.
How much does Minot spend per student?
$15,808 in Minot Public School District 1 (FY2024), against $16,642 across North Dakota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Minot?
Yes: Bishop Ryan Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–12, 438 students) and Our Redeemers Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 347 students).
Parents talk
What Minot families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Minot → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Dakota. Stars are from neighbors.