Northern Mariana Islands is the #54 largest school system in the United States, serving 9,217 students across the 35 public schools for the 2026 school year.
Minority enrollment is 100%, with the majority being Asian and the student-teacher ratio is 17:1.
Overview
This State (MP)
US
# Schools
35 Schools
100,795 Schools
# Students
9,217 Students
49,494,894 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
539 Teachers
3,241,124 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
477,337 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,043 Students
2,755,585 Students
% Asian Students
33%
6%
# Hispanic Students
211 Students
14,721,043 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
30%
# Black Students
10 Students
7,323,773 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
39 Students
21,491,186 Students
% White Students
n/a
43%
# Hawaiian Students
5,307 Students
185,312 Students
% Hawaiian Students
58%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
606 Students
2,514,798 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (MP)
Revenue / Student (07-08)
$474
Spending / Student (07-08)
$508
Best Northern Mariana Islands Public Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Chalan Piao (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in Northern Mariana Islands?
35 public schools are located in Northern Mariana Islands.
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Mariana Islands?
Minority enrollment in Northern Mariana Islands is 100%, with the majority being Asian.
Which public schools in Northern Mariana Islands are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Northern Mariana Islands include: Koblerville Elementary School vs. Sinapalo Elementary School, Garapan Elementary School vs. Kagman Elementary School, Kagman Elementary School vs. Sinapalo Elementary School
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