Best Public Schools in Hillsboro, ND

Summary:

The city of Hillsboro, North Dakota is home to two schools - Hillsboro Elementary School and Hillsboro High School, which are part of the Hillsboro 9 school district. Based on the available data, Hillsboro Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 20 elementary schools in the state.

Hillsboro Elementary School has demonstrated strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in math and reading that exceed both the district and state averages. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its excellence. In contrast, Hillsboro High School, while still performing well with an 84.2% 4-year graduation rate, does not match the exceptional results of the elementary school.

The data also reveals some interesting differences between the two schools. Hillsboro Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting potential socioeconomic disparities within the district. However, the elementary school also benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. Overall, the schools in Hillsboro, North Dakota present a mixed picture, with Hillsboro Elementary School standing out as a standout performer 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 5th Grade	A-Plus Math 6th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math 10th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 3rd Grade	A-Plus Reading 4th Grade	A-Plus Reading 5th Grade	A-Plus Reading 6th Grade	A-Plus Reading 7th Grade	A-Plus Reading 8th Grade	A-Plus Reading 10th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 4th Grade	A-Plus Science 8th Grade	A-Plus Science 10th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillsboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	128 4th St SE	Hillsboro	58045	Traill County	Hillsboro 9	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 636-4711	254	23	10.9	24.4%	221 (87.0%)	3 (1.2%)	20 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	63.7	63^rd of 216 public elementary schools	70.8%		54.9	86^th of 217 public elementary schools	60.4%	23	64.0	59.0	39.0	69.0	49.0	39.0		53.0	54.0	54.0	39.5	39.5	39.5	49.5		45.0	44.0	39.0		44.0	$11,331	$476	$10,855
Hillsboro High School	Public	7-12	12 4th St NE	Hillsboro	58045	Traill County	Hillsboro 9	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 636-4360	235	24	9.7	23.0%	206 (87.7%)	2 (0.9%)	12 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	32.7	85^th of 125 public high schools	32.0%		87.8	9^th of 122 public high schools	92.6%	76							24.0	24.0							34.0	34.0			24.0	24.0	$11,120	$186	$10,933

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 Hillsboro

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Harwood	1.66 mi	1	19^th
Fargo	7.63 mi	31	117^th
West Fargo	8.3 mi	17	104^th
Mapleton	10.17 mi	1	51^st
Hunter	14.71 mi	3	33^rd

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.