For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 479 students in Dickey County, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dickey County, ND are Oakes Elementary School, Ellendale Elementary School and Maple River Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickey County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dickey County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dickey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Maple River Colony School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9262 93rd Ave Se
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Dickey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southeast Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
924 S 7th St
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dickey County, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dickey County, ND include Oakes Elementary School, Ellendale Elementary School and Maple River Colony School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dickey County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dickey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickey County?
Dickey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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