For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 392 students in Kidder County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Kidder County, ND are Kidder County Elementary School and Kidder County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kidder County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Kidder County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Kidder County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kidder County Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th St Se
Steele, ND 58482
(701) 475-2243
Steele, ND 58482
(701) 475-2243
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Kidder County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 4th St Se
Steele, ND 58482
(701) 475-2243
Steele, ND 58482
(701) 475-2243
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Kidder County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 127
Pettibone, ND 58475
(701) 273-6695
Pettibone, ND 58475
(701) 273-6695
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
411 Hwy 36 E
Robinson, ND 58478
(701) 392-8542
Robinson, ND 58478
(701) 392-8542
Gr: K-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
325 2nd St Ne
Tappen, ND 58487
(701) 327-4256
Tappen, ND 58487
(701) 327-4256
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Po Box 8
Tuttle, ND 58488
(701) 867-2564
Tuttle, ND 58488
(701) 867-2564
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kidder County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Kidder County, ND include Kidder County Elementary School and Kidder County High School.
How many public schools are located in Kidder County?
2 public schools are located in Kidder County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kidder County?
Kidder County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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