Best Public Schools in Zip Code 58271

Summary:

The 58271 zip code area is home to two schools - North Border-Pembina Elementary School and North Border-Pembina High School, both part of the North Border 100 district. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the high school has room for improvement in certain academic areas.

North Border-Pembina Elementary School is a top-rated school, consistently ranking among the best in the state. With high proficiency rates in math and reading across all grade levels, the school provides a high-quality education to its 102 students. In contrast, North Border-Pembina High School, with 39 students, has lower proficiency rates in math and science compared to state and district averages, despite a higher reading proficiency rate. The high school's 84.2% four-year graduation rate is a positive indicator, but further analysis of post-graduation outcomes could provide additional insights.

Both schools have similar percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 25%, and spend $18,044 per student. The low student-teacher ratios, 7.7 at the elementary school and 4.3 at the high school, suggest a more personalized learning environment. However, the small enrollment numbers may present challenges in terms of resource allocation and extracurricular opportunities. Overall, the data suggests that while the North Border-Pembina Elementary School is a standout performer, the high school may benefit from targeted interventions to improve student achievement in certain academic areas.

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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 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 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 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
North Border-Pembina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	155 S 3rd St	Pembina	58271	Pembina County	North Border 100	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 825-6261	109	17	6.6	28.4%	94 (86.2%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (8.3%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	80.1	20^th of 216 public elementary schools	90.7%		85.7	8^th of 217 public elementary schools	96.3%	12	59.0	54.5	79.0	54.5	64.5		69.0	44.5	64.5	64.5	34.5	44.5		49.0	59.0		59.0	$17,669	$568	$17,100
North Border-Pembina High School	Public	9-12	155 S 3rd St	Pembina	58271	Pembina County	North Border 100	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 825-6261	36	10	3.6	25.0%	29 (80.6%)	2 (5.6%)	3 (8.3%)	1 (2.8%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.9	40^th of 125 public high schools	68.0%		91.4	3^rd of 122 public high schools	97.5%	37						34.5	34.5						64.5	64.5		20.0	20.0	$17,669	$568	$17,100

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 Zip Code 58271

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pembina	10.39 mi	2	21^st
Cavalier	17.86 mi	4	48^th
Drayton	17.88 mi	2	133^rd
Crystal	25.57 mi	1	98^th
Hoople	27.04 mi	1

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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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