Schools in Bismarck, North Dakota (2025)
28 schools · 13,587 students · 28 public · median Enrollment 390.
Bismarck, in North Dakota, has 28 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 13,587 students. By level there are 20 elementary, 4 high, 3 middle, 1 other; by sector 28 public.
The median Enrollment across Bismarck's schools is 390, above the North Dakota median of 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
25 of the 28 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Sunrise Elementary School (76.5, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Centennial Elementary School (75.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Silver Ranch Elementary School (73.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Legacy High School (1,419 students), Century High School (1,406 students), Bismarck High School (1,367 students).
Ranked schools in Bismarck
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Dakota.
- 177Sunrise Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 445 students
- 275Centennial Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 373Silver Ranch Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary4.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 386 students
- 472Highland Acres Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 103 students
- 571Elk Ridge Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary2.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 510 students
- 671Prairie Rose Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 136 students
- 770Roosevelt Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary64.5% Math proficiency · 113 students
- 869Victor Solheim Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 588 students
- 968Northridge Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 1066Liberty Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 470 students
- 1166Horizon Middle SchoolBismarck · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 1,124 students
- 1261Century High SchoolBismarck · Public High41% Math proficiency · 1,406 students
- 1360Robert Place Miller Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 485 students
- 1457Wachter Middle SchoolBismarck · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 1,012 students
- 1557Simle Middle SchoolBismarck · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 1,053 students
- 1656Will-Moore Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 232 students
- 1754Apple Creek Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary49.5% Math proficiency · 78 students
- 1854Grimsrud Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 180 students
- 1952Pioneer Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 203 students
- 2052Rita Murphy Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 367 students
- 2144Bismarck High SchoolBismarck · Public High26% Math proficiency · 1,367 students
- 2243Legacy High SchoolBismarck · Public High21% Math proficiency · 1,419 students
- 2339Dorothy Moses Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 2438Jeannette Myhre Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 258 students
- 2519South Central Alternative High SchoolBismarck · Public High24.5% Math proficiency · 97 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrise Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.5 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 445 |
| 2 | Centennial Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 3 | Silver Ranch Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 73.0 Top 25% | 4.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 386 |
| 4 | Highland Acres Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.8 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 103 |
| 5 | Elk Ridge Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.2 Top 25% | 2.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 510 |
| 6 | Prairie Rose Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.2 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 136 |
| 7 | Roosevelt Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.9 Top 25% | 64.5% Math proficiency | 113 |
| 8 | Victor Solheim Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.3 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 9 | Northridge Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67.6 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 10 | Liberty Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 66.0 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 11 | Horizon Middle School Bismarck · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.8 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 1,124 |
| 12 | Century High School Bismarck · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.4 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 1,406 |
| 13 | Robert Place Miller Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 60.2 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 14 | Wachter Middle School Bismarck · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.4 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 1,012 |
| 15 | Simle Middle School Bismarck · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.6 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 1,053 |
| 16 | Will-Moore Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 232 |
| 17 | Apple Creek Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.4 Top 50% | 49.5% Math proficiency | 78 |
| 18 | Grimsrud Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 54.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 180 |
| 19 | Pioneer Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52.1 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 203 |
| 20 | Rita Murphy Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.7 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 21 | Bismarck High School Bismarck · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 43.5 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 1,367 |
| 22 | Legacy High School Bismarck · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.5 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 1,419 |
| 23 | Dorothy Moses Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 38.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 24 | Jeannette Myhre Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 38.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 258 |
| 25 | South Central Alternative High School Bismarck · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 97 |
Other schools in Bismarck
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Bismarck side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Bismarck?
Sunrise Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Bismarck with a Success Index (US) of 76.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Bismarck?
Bismarck has 28 schools (20 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 other) educating 13,587 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Bismarck?
The median Enrollment across schools in Bismarck is 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.