Bismarck 1 School District
School District · Bismarck, North Dakota
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
26
18 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,570
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
26
18 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,570
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Bismarck 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bismarck 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sunrise Elementary School
Bismarck · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Liberty Elementary School
Bismarck · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#86 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,570
$1,966 vs North Dakota median
District size
14,118 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Bismarck 1 ranks #86 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Bismarck 1's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sunrise Elementary School (8.1/10), Lincoln Elementary School (7.7/10), and Liberty Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 31% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bismarck 1 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bismarck 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrise Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Liberty Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Prairie Rose Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Roosevelt Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Victor Solheim Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Centennial Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Northridge Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Century High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Highland Acres Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bismarck 1
Bismarck 1 is a Bismarck, North Dakota school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 14,118 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $14,570 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Bismarck 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sunrise Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Bismarck 1 students show an average math proficiency of 55.5% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bismarck 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bismarck 1 with test data.
Schools in Bismarck 1
26 schools Elementary Schools 18
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Bismarck
- Total Enrollment
- 14,118
- Teachers (FTE)
- 931
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bismarck 1?
Bismarck 1 has 26 schools in total — 18 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bismarck 1?
The average composite rating for Bismarck 1 is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bismarck 1?
Bismarck 1 spends $14,570 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bismarck 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bismarck 1 is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bismarck 1?
Sunrise Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bismarck 1 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Bismarck 1?
Across schools in Bismarck 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bismarck 1 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Bismarck 1 has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 26 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
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Compare Bismarck 1 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fargo 1 (25)
- West Fargo 6 (25)
- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
- Ellendale 40 (5)
- Mckenzie Co 1 (5)
- North Border 100 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Hazen 3 (3)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- May-port Cg 14 (3)
- Northern Cass 97 (3)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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