For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 679 students in 58278, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in 58278, ND are Thompson Elementary School and Thompson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58278 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58278, ND have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58278, ND Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Thompson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 58278, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in 58278, ND include Thompson Elementary School and Thompson High School.
How many public schools are located in 58278?
2 public schools are located in 58278.
What is the racial composition of students in 58278?
58278 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.