For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,802 students in Devils Lake, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 198 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Devils Lake, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Devils Lake, ND are Sweetwater Elementary School, School For The Deaf Pk-8 and Prairie View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Devils Lake, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Devils Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Devils Lake, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1304 2nd Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7630
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7630
Gr: 1-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
School For The Deaf Pk-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 College Drive N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 12th Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7626
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7626
Gr: 3-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Minnie H Kindergarten Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 College Drive S
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7670
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7670
Gr: PK-K | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 7th St Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7664
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7664
Gr: 5-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Devils Lake High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1200
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
205 Firebird Lane Nw
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Devils Lake, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Devils Lake, ND include Sweetwater Elementary School, School For The Deaf Pk-8 and Prairie View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Devils Lake?
7 public schools are located in Devils Lake.
What percentage of students in Devils Lake go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Devils Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Devils Lake?
Devils Lake public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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