Public schools in Williston, ND
11 open public schools with an address in Williston, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,413
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
North Dakota median 10.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Williston public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Williston, ND: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,413 students, an average of 492 per school. The largest campus is Williston Middle School Central Campus (1,536 students), and the largest elementary school is Hagan Elementary School (486).
Every listed school belongs to Williston Basin 7. 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 14:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 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 Williston
Elementary schools in Williston
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Valley Elementary School Williston Basin 7 | KG–05 | 178 | 13.7:1 | |
| Hagan Elementary School Williston Basin 7 | PK–04 | 486 | 15.7:1 | |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School Williston Basin 7 | PK–04 | 303 | 12.6:1 | |
| McVay Elementary School Williston Basin 7 | PK–04 | 449 | 22.5:1 | |
| Missouri Ridge Elementary School Williston Basin 7 | KG–05 | 397 | 14.7:1 | |
| Rickard Elementary School Williston Basin 7 | KG–04 | 319 | 10.3:1 | |
| Wilkinson Elementary School Williston Basin 7 | PK–04 | 301 | 11.4:1 |
Middle schools in Williston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston Middle School Central Campus Williston Basin 7 | 05–08 | 1,536 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Williston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Easton Alternative High School Williston Basin 7 | 10–12 | 37 | 7.4:1 | |
| Williston High School Williston Basin 7 | 09–12 | 1,370 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Williston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston Middle School Central Campus PK Williston Basin 7 | PK–PK | 37 | 18.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.5%
- Hispanic19.6%
- Black6.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial9.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Williston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,413 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Williston
How many public schools are in Williston, ND?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Williston: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,413 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Williston?
All listed public schools with an address in Williston belong to Williston Basin 7. 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 Williston?
Williston High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Williston, with 1,370 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Williston?
No school with an address in Williston 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 Williston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Williston public schools is 14:1, 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 Williston 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