Top 10 Best Mckenzie County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,450 students in Mckenzie County, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Mckenzie County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Mckenzie County, ND are Horse Creek School, Mandaree High School and Wolves Center Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckenzie County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Mckenzie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Mckenzie County Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horse Creek School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1812 Horse Creek Rd
Cartwright, ND 58838
(701) 828-3080
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mandaree High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Warrior Circle
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wolves Center Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
908 4th Avenue Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Badlands Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Hills Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2610 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
Rank: #77.
Watford City Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Third Street Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: #88.
Alexander High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Grades: 7-12
| 113 students
Rank: #99.
Watford City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2313 Wolves Den Pkwy
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #1010.
Mandaree Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Warrior Circle
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mandaree Day School
1 Warrior Circle
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: K-12
| 168 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mckenzie County, ND

Mckenzie County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
Po Box 488
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mckenzie County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Mckenzie County, ND include Horse Creek School, Mandaree High School and Wolves Center Academy.
How many public schools are located in Mckenzie County, ND?
11 public schools are located in Mckenzie County, ND.
What percentage of students in Mckenzie County, ND go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Mckenzie County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mckenzie County, ND?
Mckenzie County, ND public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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