For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 270 students in Center, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Center, ND are Center-stanton Elementary School and Center-stanton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Center have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Center, ND (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center-stanton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Lincoln Ave
Center, ND 58530
(701) 794-8778
Center, ND 58530
(701) 794-8778
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Center-stanton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lincoln Ave
Center, ND 58530
(701) 794-8778
Center, ND 58530
(701) 794-8778
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Center, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Center, ND include Center-stanton Elementary School and Center-stanton High School.
How many public schools are located in Center?
2 public schools are located in Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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