Public schools in Minot, ND
22 open public schools with an address in Minot, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,172
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
North Dakota median 10.6:1
Charter schools
0
3 virtual
An overview of Minot public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Minot, ND: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,172 students, an average of 371 per school. The largest campus is Minot High School (1,086 students), and the largest elementary school is John Hoeven Elementary School (504).
Minot 1 operates the most schools here (18), and 3 regular districts have at least one Minot campus. 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 13.2:1, 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 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 34% 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 Minot
Elementary schools in Minot
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air Elementary School Minot 1 | PK–05 | 265 | 15.7:1 | |
| Edison Elementary School Minot 1 | PK–05 | 461 | 12.8:1 | |
| John Hoeven Elementary School Minot 1 | PK–05 | 504 | 16.9:1 | |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School Minot 1 | PK–05 | 418 | 13.1:1 | |
| Longfellow Elementary School Minot 1 | PK–05 | 435 | 13.8:1 | |
| Minot Public Schools K-5 Virtual Academy Minot 1 · Virtual | KG–05 | 1 | 6.3:1 | |
| Nedrose Elementary School Nedrose 4 | PK–05 | 270 | 12.5:1 | |
| Perkett Elementary School Minot 1 | PK–05 | 394 | 15:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Minot 1 | PK–05 | 175 | 11.6:1 | |
| South Prairie Elementary School South Prairie 70 | PK–08 | 411 | 16.1:1 | |
| Sunnyside Elementary School Minot 1 | KG–05 | 307 | 12.6:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Minot 1 | PK–05 | 336 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Minot
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School Minot 1 | 06–08 | 482 | 13.2:1 | |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School Minot 1 | 06–08 | 584 | 14:1 | |
| Jim Hill Middle School Minot 1 | 06–08 | 505 | 14:1 | |
| Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy Minot 1 · Virtual | 06–08 | 1 | — |
High schools in Minot
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center Minot 1 | 09–12 | 50 | 5.5:1 | |
| Minot High School Minot 1 | 09–12 | 1,086 | 14.2:1 | |
| Minot North High School Minot 1 | 09–12 | 1,021 | 15.8:1 | |
| Minot Public Schools 9-12 Virtual Academy Minot 1 · Virtual | 09–12 | 19 | 950:1 | |
| Nedrose High School Nedrose 4 | 06–12 | 292 | 9.7:1 | |
| South Prairie High School South Prairie 70 | 09–12 | 155 | 11.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.6%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black5.8%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Minot schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,172 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Minot
How many public schools are in Minot, ND?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Minot: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 8,172 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Minot?
Schools with an address in Minot belong to 3 education agencies, led by Minot 1 (18 schools), Nedrose 4 (2 schools), South Prairie 70 (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Minot?
Minot High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Minot, with 1,086 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Minot?
No school with an address in Minot 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 Minot schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Minot public schools is 13.2:1, 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 Minot 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