For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 607 students in Fort Yates, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Fort Yates, ND is Fort Yates Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Yates, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Yates have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Yates, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Yates Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Gr: 5-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Gr: K-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Yates, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Yates, ND include Fort Yates Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Yates?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fort Yates.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Yates?
Fort Yates public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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