For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 286 students in Cando, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Cando, ND are North Star Elementary School and North Star High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cando, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Cando have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Cando, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
North Star High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Cando, North Dakota 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Grades: PK-6
| 88 students
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cando, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Cando, ND include North Star Elementary School and North Star High School.
How many public schools are located in Cando?
2 public schools are located in Cando.
What is the racial composition of students in Cando?
Cando public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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