For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 141 students in Fessenden, ND.
The top ranked public elementary school in Fessenden, ND is Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fessenden, ND public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fessenden have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Fessenden, ND (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Fessenden, North Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 67
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fessenden, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fessenden, ND include Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fessenden?
1 public elementary schools are located in Fessenden.
What is the racial composition of students in Fessenden?
Fessenden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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