Bismarck Public School District 1, North Dakota

Bismarck Public School District 1 is a unified school district in Burleigh County, North Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 96,672 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 215 sq mi (558 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
96,672 ± 281
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Burleigh County
Land area
215 sq mi (558 km²)
Median household income
$86,503 ± $3,771
Median home value
$322,200 ± $7,591
Water area
5.07 sq mi (13.1 km²)
State
North Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
3800014
Coordinates (central point)
46.865228, -100.759417

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Bismarck Public School District 1, largest first

  1. Bismarck (city)75,556 people
  2. Lincoln (city)4,381 people
  3. Hay Creek Township4,348 people
  4. Gibbs Township2,836 people
  5. Apple Valley (CDP)279 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Mandan Public School District 112 mi southwest
  2. Wilton Public School District 121 mi north
  3. Center-Stanton Public School District 130 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Bismarck Public School District 1. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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