For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 228 students in Grant County, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Grant County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, ND are Roosevelt Elementary School, Elgin-new Leipzig High School and Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grant County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 2nd Ave W
Carson, ND 58529
(701) 622-3263
Carson, ND 58529
(701) 622-3263
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Elgin-new Leipzig High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 West St N
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 West St N
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 50
New Leipzig, ND 58562
(701) 584-2518
New Leipzig, ND 58562
(701) 584-2518
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Po Box 197
Carson, ND 58529
(701) 622-3263
Carson, ND 58529
(701) 622-3263
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grant County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, ND include Roosevelt Elementary School, Elgin-new Leipzig High School and Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
3 public schools are located in Grant County.
What percentage of students in Grant County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Grant County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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