For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 105 students in Billings County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Billings County, ND are Demores Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Billings County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Billings County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Billings County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Demores Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
350 Broadway
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 623-4868
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 623-4868
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12793 20th St
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 575-4773
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 575-4773
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Billings County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Billings County, ND include Demores Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Billings County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Billings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Billings County?
Billings County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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