For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,431 students in Benson County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Benson County, ND are Leeds High School, Maddock High School and Leeds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Benson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Benson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leeds High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 1st St Se
Leeds, ND 58346
(701) 466-2461
Leeds, ND 58346
(701) 466-2461
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Maddock High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 1st St
Maddock, ND 58348
(701) 438-2531
Maddock, ND 58348
(701) 438-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
530 1st St Se
Leeds, ND 58346
(701) 466-2461
Leeds, ND 58346
(701) 466-2461
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Maddock Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
909 1st St
Maddock, ND 58348
(701) 438-2531
Maddock, ND 58348
(701) 438-2531
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Warwick High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 4th Ave
Warwick, ND 58381
(701) 294-2561
Warwick, ND 58381
(701) 294-2561
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Minnewaukan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4675 Hwy 281 N
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Minnewaukan High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4675 Hwy 281 N
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Warwick Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 4th Ave
Warwick, ND 58381
(701) 294-2561
Warwick, ND 58381
(701) 294-2561
Gr: PK-4 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
Oberon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 A St N
Oberon, ND 58357
(701) 798-2231
Oberon, ND 58357
(701) 798-2231
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1010.
Warwick Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 4th Ave
Warwick, ND 58381
(701) 294-2561
Warwick, ND 58381
(701) 294-2561
Gr: 5-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1111.
Four Winds Community High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7268 Highway 57 W
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1400
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
7268 Highway 57 W
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1400
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1400
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: n/an/a
7268 Highway 57
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1400
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1400
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Benson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Totten Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
Hwy 57 S
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1433
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1433
Highway 2, West, P.o. Box 199
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1439
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1439
Gr: K-8
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Benson County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Benson County, ND include Leeds High School, Maddock High School and Leeds Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Benson County?
13 public schools are located in Benson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson County?
Benson County public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Benson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Benson County include: Warwick High School vs. Minnewaukan High School, Minnewaukan High School vs. Warwick High School, Minnewaukan High School vs. Four Winds Community High School
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