For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 174 students in Adams County, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Adams County, ND is Hettinger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, ND public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hettinger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 S 8th St
Hettinger, ND 58639
(701) 567-5315
Hettinger, ND 58639
(701) 567-5315
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, ND include Hettinger Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adams County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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