For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 935 students in Mchenry County, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Mchenry County, ND are Tgu-granville High School, Velva Elementary School and Tgu-towner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Mchenry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Mchenry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tgu-granville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Velva Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Tgu-towner High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Anamoose Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 3rd St W
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Gr: K-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Velva High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Drake High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Main St
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Tgu-granville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Tgu-towner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mchenry County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Mchenry County, ND include Tgu-granville High School, Velva Elementary School and Tgu-towner High School.
How many public schools are located in Mchenry County?
10 public schools are located in Mchenry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mchenry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mchenry County include: Tgu-towner High School vs. Tgu-granville High School, Velva High School vs. Tgu-granville High School, Anamoose Elementary School vs. Velva Elementary School
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