Midkota Elementary School

Midkota Elementary School is a public elementary school in Binford, ND, part of the MIDKOTA 7. The school serves approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 98.9th percentile among ND schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 31% proficiency in math and 38% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $60,179, where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 95 students, Midkota Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Midkota Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.