Top 3 Best Burke County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 252 students in Burke County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burke County, ND are Burke Central Elementary School, Powers Lake Elementary School and Bowbells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Burke County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burke Central Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Powers Lake Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
Bowbells Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Burke County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burke County, ND include Burke Central Elementary School, Powers Lake Elementary School and Bowbells Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burke County, ND?
3 public elementary schools are located in Burke County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County, ND?
Burke County, ND public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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