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12 schools in Dickinson

North Dakota · Public K-12

Dickinson's 12 public-school campuses collectively enroll about 4,177 students across 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Dickinson

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,177
+497 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
+3 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 80%
% Hispanic
14%
was 10%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-121,022
DICKINSON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-08944
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMElementaryPK-PK90
HEART RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-05273
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-05370
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-05387
P S BERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-05223
PRAIRIE ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-05490
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-05254
ROUGHRIDER ELEMENTARY VIRTUAL ACADEMYElementaryKG-0838
ROUGHRIDER HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMYHigh09-1238
SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-1248

About Dickinson

Public education in Dickinson, North Dakota runs across 12 schools that enrolls roughly 4,177 students. By footprint, Dickinson sits in the mid-sized bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 348, above the state mean of about 238.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 14%: 3,680 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,177 in SY 2024-25. Dickinson now counts 12 public schools, up from 9 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 80% to 74% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Dickinson discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dickinson?
Dickinson, North Dakota has 12 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,177 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Dickinson?
Dickinson has 8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Dickinson?
DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Dickinson by enrollment, with approximately 1,022 students.
What school districts serve Dickinson?
Dickinson public schools are operated by DICKINSON 1.
What grade levels do public schools in Dickinson cover?
Public schools in Dickinson serve students from pre-K through grade 12.