For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 438 students in St John 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in St John 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
438 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St John 3 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.48
% American Indian
91%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
4%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,477 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,297 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,477
$17,615
Spending / Student
$21,297
$17,617
Best St John 3 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saint John Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Foussard Ave
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Saint John High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Foussard Ave
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St John 3 School District?
St John 3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the rank of St John 3 School District?
St John 3 School District is ranked #138 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St John 3 School District?
91% of St John 3 School District students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St John 3 School District?
St John 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is St John 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,297 is higher than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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