For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,719 students in 58854, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 58854, ND are Badlands Elementary School, Fox Hills Elementary School and Watford City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 58854 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 58854, ND have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58854, ND Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Badlands Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Fox Hills Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Watford City Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Third St Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
2112 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 58854, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 58854, ND include Badlands Elementary School, Fox Hills Elementary School and Watford City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 58854?
4 public elementary schools are located in 58854.
What is the racial composition of students in 58854?
58854 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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