Best Public Schools in Surrey, ND

Summary:

The city of Surrey, North Dakota is home to two schools - Surrey Elementary School and Surrey High School, both part of the Surrey 41 school district. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in the community.

Among the standout findings, Surrey Elementary School has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 172nd out of 202 elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 32nd out of 53 in 2024-2025. Meanwhile, Surrey High School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years, indicating it is performing at a relatively high level compared to other high schools in the state.

Both schools perform close to the state average in math and reading proficiency, with Surrey High School slightly above and Surrey Elementary School slightly below. The schools also have similar rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, around 14%. Additionally, both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios and spend above the state average per student, suggesting a focus on providing a quality educational experience for their students.

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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
Surrey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 2nd St SE	Surrey	58785	Ward County	Surrey 41	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 838-3282	230	17	13.5	13.9%	201 (87.4%)	2 (0.9%)	12 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.8%)	48.3	109^th of 216 public elementary schools	49.5%		30.9	169^th of 217 public elementary schools	22.1%	60	39.0	49.0	19.5	39.0	39.0	49.0		42.0	49.5	39.5	39.5	59.5	29.5	39.5		38.0	49.0	29.5		34.0	$12,085	$765	$11,321
Surrey High School	Public	7-12	200 2nd St SE	Surrey	58785	Ward County	Surrey 41	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 838-3282	206	19	10.8	14.1%	185 (89.8%)	5 (2.4%)	11 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	27.7	94^th of 125 public high schools	24.8%		57.9	39^th of 122 public high schools	68.0%	55							19.5	19.5							39.5	39.5			19.5	19.5	$12,085	$765	$11,321

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 Surrey

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Minot	2.86 mi	22	100^th
Sawyer	11.07 mi	2
Granville	13.46 mi	2	35^th
Burlington	13.68 mi	1	30^th
Minot AFB	15.08 mi	3	36^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.

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.