Tower City: Schools & Education
3 public schools serve Tower City. Maple Valley Elementary School is the largest at 128 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 238 students.
- ~101 residents per school (vs North Dakota ~191).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 101 residents per school. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | MAPLE VALLEY 4 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 238 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 24 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 9.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 61 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 25.6% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Valley City State University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Valley City State University |
| Nearest College · City | Valley City |
| Nearest College · Phone | (701) 845-7990 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | MARGARET FRAASE PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | -4 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 204 WILCOX AVE N, BUFFALO ND 58011 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 5.8 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 30.1% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12