About BPS

Our Mission: "Empower every learner to thrive."

Our Vision: "Together, our strong relationships build inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environments that create agency and inspire a passion for learning, excellence, and discovery."

Our Values: Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion and Leadership.

Bismarck Public Schools
Central Administration Building
128 Soo Line Drive
Bismarck ND 58501

District Main Phone: 701-323-4000 or click here for the phone/fax directory
Fax: 701-323-4001

Welcome to the Bismarck Public School District!

We are the largest school district in the state of North Dakota, with 13,782 students on the first day of 2025-26 school year. We have over 500 classrooms in 18 grade schools, 3 middle schools, 3 senior high schools, an alternative high school, three Career and Technical Education sites, and an early childhood education program (BECEP).

BPS has a strong four-year graduation rate of 87%, compared to the state average of 84%. The average daily attendance was 94% in 2024-25, which also exceeds the state average. All of our schools are "accredited with commendation" by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Some schools have received "Blue Ribbon" awards, a high national honor.

Bismarck Public Schools requires 24 credits to graduate from high school; 18% of students in grades 10-12 are members of the National Honor Society, and 16% of the seniors are Presidential Academic Fitness Award winners, maintaining an A- or higher GPA and score at the 85th percentile or above on a national achievement test.