Public schools in Dickinson, ND
12 open public schools with an address in Dickinson, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,177
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
North Dakota median 10.6:1
Charter schools
0
2 virtual
An overview of Dickinson public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Dickinson, ND: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,177 students, an average of 348 per school. The largest campus is Dickinson High School (1,022 students), and the largest elementary school is Prairie Rose Elementary School (490).
Every listed school belongs to Dickinson 1. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 10.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 31% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Dickinson
Elementary schools in Dickinson
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart River Elementary School Dickinson 1 | KG–05 | 273 | 15.9:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary School Dickinson 1 | KG–05 | 370 | 9.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Dickinson 1 | KG–05 | 387 | 8.2:1 | |
| P S Berg Elementary School Dickinson 1 | KG–05 | 223 | 8:1 | |
| Prairie Rose Elementary School Dickinson 1 | KG–05 | 490 | 8.4:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Dickinson 1 | KG–05 | 254 | 8.1:1 | |
| Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy Dickinson 1 · Virtual | KG–08 | 38 | 11.8:1 |
Middle schools in Dickinson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson Middle School Dickinson 1 | 06–08 | 944 | 15.7:1 |
High schools in Dickinson
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson High School Dickinson 1 | 09–12 | 1,022 | 14.9:1 | |
| Roughrider High Virtual Academy Dickinson 1 · Virtual | 09–12 | 38 | 38:1 | |
| Southwest Community High School Dickinson 1 | 09–12 | 48 | 12.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Dickinson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Program Dickinson 1 | PK–PK | 90 | 7.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.2%
- Hispanic13.5%
- Black4.2%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Dickinson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,177 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dickinson
How many public schools are in Dickinson, ND?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Dickinson: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,177 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dickinson?
All listed public schools with an address in Dickinson belong to Dickinson 1. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Dickinson?
Dickinson High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dickinson, with 1,022 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dickinson?
No school with an address in Dickinson is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Dakota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Dickinson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Dickinson public schools is 10.8:1, similar to the North Dakota school median of 10.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Dickinson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Dakota cities