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Best Public Schools in Jamestown, ND

At a glance

Schools

1,935

Students

5-star school

Top rankedJamestown High School12^th of 126 North Dakota high schools

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Biggest riser

Roosevelt Elementary School up 17 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Roosevelt Elementary School 6.7 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

The city of Jamestown, North Dakota is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Jamestown High School and Jamestown Middle School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

Jamestown High School is a standout, with a 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 4%. The school has earned 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars and has consistently ranked among the top 11-36 high schools in North Dakota. In contrast, Jamestown Middle School has also performed well, ranking among the top 8-10 middle schools in the state and earning 3-4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars, with strong test scores that outperform the district and state averages.

While the district has some high-performing schools, it also faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism, which is high across all schools, and socioeconomic disparities, as evidenced by the varying free/reduced lunch rates. Additionally, the significant differences in spending per student, ranging from $11,766 at Jamestown High School to $16,800 at Washington Elementary, raise questions about resource allocation and equity within the Jamestown 1 school district.

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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
Jamestown High School	Public	9-12	1509 10th St NE	Jamestown	58402	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 952-4003	722	56	13.0	21.6%	620 (85.9%)	31 (4.3%)	30 (4.2%)	7 (1.0%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.6%)	85.3	12^th of 126 public high schools	90.5%		87.5	10^th of 122 public high schools	91.8%	2							34.0	34.0							69.0	69.0			49.0	49.0	$14,828	$847	$13,980
Jamestown Middle School	Public	6-8	203 2nd Ave SE	Jamestown	58402	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 252-0317	466	48	9.7	31.8%	371 (79.6%)	26 (5.6%)	24 (5.2%)	5 (1.1%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (6.9%)	51.4	30^th of 61 public middle schools	50.8%		59.1	21^st of 57 public middle schools	63.2%	9				44.0	44.0	49.0		47.0				38.0	49.0	49.0		46.0		49.0		49.0	$16,045	$883	$15,162
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	319 5th St NE	Jamestown	58402	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 252-0867	179	15	13.4	50.3%	131 (73.2%)	11 (6.1%)	18 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.1%)	29.1	172^nd of 217 public elementary schools	20.7%		33.6	162^nd of 217 public elementary schools	25.3%	10	39.0	34.5	39.0					39.0	29.5	34.5	29.0					29.0	34.5			34.5	$16,339	$2,450	$13,889
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	K-5	615 6th Ave SE	Jamestown	58402	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 252-1679	216	32	6.7	49.5%	149 (69.0%)	25 (11.6%)	26 (12.0%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.1%)	36	153^rd of 217 public elementary schools	29.5%		30.5	170^th of 217 public elementary schools	21.7%	17	49.0	39.0	29.0					39.0	39.5	39.5	29.5					28.0	34.0			34.0	$15,106	$2,090	$13,016
William S Gussner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1509 4th St NE	Jamestown	58402	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 252-3846	239	19	12.7	26.4%	208 (87.0%)	11 (4.6%)	6 (2.5%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	71.2	44^th of 217 public elementary schools	79.7%		85	11^th of 217 public elementary schools	94.9%	33	79.0	69.0	59.0					64.0	29.5	59.5	44.0					40.5	49.0			49.0	$15,633	$844	$14,789
Louis L'Amour Elementary School	Public	K-5	1102 15th St SW	Jamestown	58402	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 251-2102	113	15	7.6	42.5%	102 (90.3%)	3 (2.7%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.3%)	54.7	87^th of 217 public elementary schools	59.9%		65.2	55^th of 217 public elementary schools	74.7%	32	20.0	49.0	49.0					44.0	44.5	39.5	49.5					39.0	59.0			59.0	$16,238	$1,940	$14,298
Blue Jay Academy	Public	9-12	1509 10th St NE	Jamestown	58401	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(701) 952-4003	0																		(n/a)

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 Jamestown

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Buchanan	12.02 mi	1	99^th
Montpelier	15.78 mi	2
Pingree	20.23 mi	1
Wimbledon	20.82 mi	2	59^th
Kensal	27.33 mi	2

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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.