Best elementary schools in Bismarck (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 18 schools in Bismarck, North Dakota. 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
- 1160Robert Place Miller Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 485 students
- 1256Will-Moore Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 232 students
- 1354Apple Creek Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary49.5% Math proficiency · 78 students
- 1454Grimsrud Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 180 students
- 1552Pioneer Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 203 students
- 1652Rita Murphy Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 367 students
- 1739Dorothy Moses Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 1838Jeannette Myhre Elementary SchoolBismarck · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 258 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 | Robert Place Miller Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 60.2 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 12 | Will-Moore Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 232 |
| 13 | Apple Creek Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.4 Top 50% | 49.5% Math proficiency | 78 |
| 14 | Grimsrud Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 54.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 180 |
| 15 | Pioneer Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52.1 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 203 |
| 16 | Rita Murphy Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.7 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 17 | Dorothy Moses Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 38.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 18 | Jeannette Myhre Elementary School Bismarck · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 38.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 258 |
Sunrise Elementary School in Bismarck leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Bismarck with a Success Index (US) of 76.5. Of the 18 schools shown, 18 are public.
For the full picture see the wider North Dakota elementary schools rankings, every school on the Bismarck page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Bismarck?
Sunrise Elementary School in Bismarck, North Dakota ranks first among elementary schools in Bismarck with a Success Index (US) of 76.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 445).
How are elementary schools in Bismarck ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.