For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,134 students in Mckenzie County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mckenzie County, ND are Horse Creek School, Alexander Elementary School and Badlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckenzie County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mckenzie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mckenzie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horse Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1812 Horse Creek Rd
Cartwright, ND 58838
(701) 828-3080
Cartwright, ND 58838
(701) 828-3080
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Badlands Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Fox Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: K-5
| 608 students
Rank: #55.
Watford City Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Third St Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Mandaree Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Warrior Circle
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Mckenzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
Po Box 488
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mckenzie County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mckenzie County, ND include Horse Creek School, Alexander Elementary School and Badlands Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mckenzie County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Mckenzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckenzie County?
Mckenzie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mckenzie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mckenzie County include: Alexander Elementary School vs. Badlands Elementary School, Badlands Elementary School vs. Alexander Elementary School, Fox Hills Elementary School vs. Watford City Middle School
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