Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Best Elementary Schools in Ray, ND

At a glance

School

324

Students

Top rankedRay Elementary School76^th of 217 North Dakota elementary schools

Compare North Dakota cities →See the top-ranked North Dakota schools →

Summary:

The city of Ray, North Dakota is home to a single elementary school, Ray Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Over the past several years, the school has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 10% of North Dakota elementary schools to the middle of the pack.

Ray Elementary School's academic performance, while still below the state average in both math and reading, is outperforming its Nesson 2 district. The school has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with only 14.98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school spends a high amount per student, at $12,915, and has a manageable student-teacher ratio of 18.8, which may be contributing factors to its improved performance and ranking.

Overall, the data suggests that Ray Elementary School is making positive strides in its academic performance and school ranking, despite still having room for improvement. The school's relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, high spending per student, and manageable student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its progress.

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 (2025)	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 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 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
Ray Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	224 2nd Ave W	Ray	58849	Williams County	Nesson 2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 568-3301	324	17	18.6	15.7%	278 (85.8%)	4 (1.2%)	18 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.8%)	58.6	76^th of 217 public elementary schools	65.0%		68.5	47^th of 217 public elementary schools	78.3%	29	34.0	69.0	59.0	39.0	39.0	49.0	44.0	29.0	59.5	49.5	39.5	39.5	19.5	35.0	59.0	49.0	49.0	$14,548	$303	$14,244

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 Ray

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Tioga	12.75 mi	2	115^th
Williston	19.43 mi	13	138^th
Powers Lake	30.62 mi	2	47^th
Trenton	33.95 mi	2	123^rd
Watford City	35.94 mi	7	130^th

See the top ND North Dakota cities

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.