For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 593 students in Sargent County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Sargent County, ND are Sundale Colony Elementary School, North Sargent High School and Sundale Colony High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sargent County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Sargent County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Sargent County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundale Colony Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14226 75th St Se
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Sargent High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sundale Colony High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14226 75th St Se
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5868
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Sargent Central High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 5th St Sw
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Milnor High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 5th St
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sargent Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 5th St Sw
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Milnor Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 5th St
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Milnor, ND 58060
(701) 427-5237
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
North Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sargent County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Sargent County, ND include Sundale Colony Elementary School, North Sargent High School and Sundale Colony High School.
How many public schools are located in Sargent County?
8 public schools are located in Sargent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sargent County?
Sargent County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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