Williston Basin 7 School District

1201 9th Ave Nw
Williston, ND 58801
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Williston Basin 7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 36 students in Williston Basin 7 School District.
Public Preschools in Williston Basin 7 School District have a diversity score of 0.47, which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 0.43.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
11 Schools
178 Schools
# Students
5,234 Students
32,362 Students
# Teachers
364 Teachers
2,776 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Notice: Undefined index: chartImageHtml in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/DistrictOverViewTableView.inc.php on line 506

District Rank

Williston Basin 7 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#147 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
39%
36%
44%
31%
44%
69%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.43
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
17%
6%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
64%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Williston Basin 7 School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Recent Articles

Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Learn how to build a summer reading plan that keeps kids engaged, motivated, and improving literacy skills throughout the break.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,234 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 69% (Top 30% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Quick Links