For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,342 students in Wahpeton, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 140 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Wahpeton, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wahpeton, ND are Wahpeton Middle School, Wahpeton Elementary School and Wahpeton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wahpeton, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Wahpeton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wahpeton, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahpeton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1265 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Wahpeton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1235 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Gr: 1-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Wahpeton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1021 11th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-2604
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
832 8th Street North
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-3796
Gr: 4-8 | 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
508 9 St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-3050
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-3050
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wahpeton, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Wahpeton, ND include Wahpeton Middle School, Wahpeton Elementary School and Wahpeton High School.
How many public schools are located in Wahpeton?
5 public schools are located in Wahpeton.
What percentage of students in Wahpeton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Wahpeton are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wahpeton?
Wahpeton public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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