For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 392 students in Kidder County, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Kidder County, ND are Kidder County Elementary School and Kidder County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kidder County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Kidder County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Kidder County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kidder County Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th St Se
Steele, ND 58482
(701) 475-2243
Steele, ND 58482
(701) 475-2243
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Kidder County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 4th St Se
Steele, ND 58482
(701) 475-2243
Steele, ND 58482
(701) 475-2243
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Kidder County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 127
Pettibone, ND 58475
(701) 273-6695
Pettibone, ND 58475
(701) 273-6695
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
411 Hwy 36 E
Robinson, ND 58478
(701) 392-8542
Robinson, ND 58478
(701) 392-8542
Gr: K-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
325 2nd St Ne
Tappen, ND 58487
(701) 327-4256
Tappen, ND 58487
(701) 327-4256
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Po Box 8
Tuttle, ND 58488
(701) 867-2564
Tuttle, ND 58488
(701) 867-2564
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kidder County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Kidder County, ND include Kidder County Elementary School and Kidder County High School.
How many public schools are located in Kidder County?
2 public schools are located in Kidder County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kidder County?
Kidder County public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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