Public schools in Mandan, ND
14 open public schools with an address in Mandan, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,499
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
North Dakota median 10.6:1
Charter schools
0
2 virtual
An overview of Mandan public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Mandan, ND: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,499 students, an average of 321 per school. The largest campus is Mandan High School (1,175 students), and the largest elementary school is Ft Lincoln Elementary School (455).
Mandan 1 operates the most schools here (12), and 2 regular districts have at least one Mandan campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 14.9:1, higher than 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 1 of 4 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 Mandan
Elementary schools in Mandan
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Elementary School Mandan 1 | PK–05 | 126 | 9.7:1 | |
| Ft Lincoln Elementary School Mandan 1 | KG–05 | 455 | 17.5:1 | |
| Lakewood Elementary School Mandan 1 | PK–05 | 285 | 12.4:1 | |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School Mandan 1 | KG–05 | 379 | 14.4:1 | |
| Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy Mandan 1 · Virtual | KG–08 | 14 | 4.7:1 | |
| Mary Stark Elementary School Mandan 1 | PK–05 | 193 | 10.8:1 | |
| Red Trail Elementary School Mandan 1 | PK–05 | 438 | 18.3:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Mandan 1 | PK–05 | 284 | 15.3:1 | |
| Sweet Briar School Sweet Briar 17 | KG–08 | 28 | 9.3:1 |
Middle schools in Mandan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan Middle School Mandan 1 | 06–08 | 1,003 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Mandan
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves Alternative Education Campus Mandan 1 | 09–12 | 50 | 25:1 | |
| Mandan High School Mandan 1 | 09–12 | 1,175 | 16.1:1 | |
| Mandan Virtual High School Mandan 1 · Virtual | 09–12 | 49 | 49:1 | |
| Marmot School 6-12 Marmot Schools | 06–12 | 20 | 2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.6%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black4.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Mandan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,499 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mandan
How many public schools are in Mandan, ND?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Mandan: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 4,499 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mandan?
Schools with an address in Mandan belong to 3 education agencies, led by Mandan 1 (12 schools), Marmot Schools (1 school), Sweet Briar 17 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Mandan?
Mandan High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mandan, with 1,175 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mandan?
No school with an address in Mandan 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 Mandan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mandan public schools is 14.9:1, higher than 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 Mandan 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.
Nearby North Dakota cities
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