For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 125 students in Grant County, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grant County, ND are Roosevelt Elementary School and Elgin-new Leipzig High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grant County (2026)
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: PK-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 middle schools in Grant County, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grant County, ND include Roosevelt Elementary School and Elgin-new Leipzig High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grant County?
2 public middle schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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