Circle of Nations

Located at 832 8th Street North in Wahpeton, North Dakota, the Circle of Nations school district operates as a specialized public educational system dedicated to upper elementary and middle school students. Set within a remote town environment near the North Dakota-Minnesota border, this fully operational, single-school district provides targeted instruction for youth in grades 4 through 8. Operating as an independent public district, Circle of Nations focuses on supporting students through key intermediate developmental stages, offering a tailored academic structure situated within its close-knit local community.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled 121 students—71 female and 50 male—with an entirely American Indian student body, highlighting a distinctive cultural identity and focused educational mission. Learning communities across grades 4 through 8 remain compact, ranging from 13 fourth graders to 33 seventh graders. In federal dataset records, staffing figures reflect zero reported Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) positions, a common reporting pattern for specialized or federally grant-supported educational programs. Families, prospective students, and educational researchers can learn more by visiting circleofnations.org or by contacting the district office directly at (701) 642-3796.