For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 293 students in Hettinger County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hettinger County, ND are Mott-regent Elementary School and New England Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hettinger County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hettinger County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hettinger County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mott-regent Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Dakota Ave
Mott, ND 58646
(701) 824-2795
Mott, ND 58646
(701) 824-2795
Grades: PK-6
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
New England Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Main St
New England, ND 58647
(701) 579-4160
New England, ND 58647
(701) 579-4160
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Hettinger County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
219 W Main St
Regent, ND 58650
(701) 563-4314
Regent, ND 58650
(701) 563-4314
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
Southwest Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
507 Brown Ave
Mott, ND 58646
(701) 824-2937
Mott, ND 58646
(701) 824-2937
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hettinger County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hettinger County, ND include Mott-regent Elementary School and New England Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hettinger County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hettinger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hettinger County?
Hettinger County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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