ND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Located at 1401 College Drive N in Devils Lake, North Dakota, the North Dakota School for the Deaf serves as an active, state-operated educational agency tailored to specialized learning needs. Set within a remote town community, this single-school district is fully open and operational, delivering specialized instruction to students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. By offering an accessible early-learning through middle-school continuum, the district provides a structured and supportive foundational environment designed to prepare young learners for their future academic and personal endeavors.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the school educates a close-knit student body of 16 children, allowing for a deeply individualized approach to instruction. The district is characterized by an exceptionally robust support framework, employing 10 full-time equivalent teachers, over 5 instructional aides, and a specialized team of more than 75 support staff members. This comprehensive staffing model creates an unparalleled adult-to-student ratio, ensuring that every child receives holistic care, specialized speech and language services, and tailored academic guidance. Families and researchers interested in learning more about the district’s specialized programming can connect with the Devils Lake campus directly or explore their online resources at www.ndsd.nd.gov.