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Best Elementary Schools in Forman, ND

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Top rankedSargent Central Elementary School11^th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools

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Sargent Central Elementary School up 16 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Forman, North Dakota is home to a single elementary school, Sargent Central Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. This standout institution has consistently received high rankings and accolades, making it a shining example of academic excellence in the region.

Sargent Central Elementary School is ranked 11th out of 216 North Dakota elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year and has earned a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the state average on standardized tests across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 74.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 42%. This exceptional academic performance is likely supported by the school's relatively high spending of $20,691 per student, which may contribute to its ability to provide a high-quality education.

Despite its strong academic standing, the school's student population appears to be relatively affluent, with only 20.49% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. This statistic may raise concerns about equity and access for students from lower-income families in the Forman area. Nevertheless, Sargent Central 6 district's commitment to excellence is evident in the consistent high performance of Sargent Central Elementary School, making it a standout institution in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)						A-Plus Reading (2025)						A-Plus Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 3rd Grade	A-Plus Math 4th Grade	A-Plus Math 6th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 3rd Grade	A-Plus Reading 4th Grade	A-Plus Reading 6th Grade	A-Plus Reading 7th Grade	A-Plus Reading 8th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 4th Grade	A-Plus Science 8th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sargent Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	575 5th St SW	Forman	58032	Sargent County	Sargent Central 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 724-3205	114	12	9.5	28.9%	104 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	85.1	11^th of 216 public elementary schools	94.9%		77.4	27^th of 217 public elementary schools	87.6%	16	74.5	49.0	79.0	59.0	44.5	54.0	84.5	54.5	64.5	54.5	64.5	49.0	54.5	54.5	49.0	$24,922	$208	$24,714

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Cities Near Forman

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Gwinner	8.19 mi	2	137^th
Milnor	13.74 mi	4	89^th
Oakes	21.72 mi	2	34^th
Lisbon	23.17 mi	3	53^rd
Lidgerwood	23.63 mi	2	87^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

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