For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 939 students in Mercer County, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, ND are Hazen Elementary School, Hazen Middle School and Beulah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mercer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
519 1st Ave Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6120
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hazen Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 7th St Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 7th St Nw
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-2298
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-2298
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Beulah Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Central Ave N
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-4325
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-4325
Gr: 5-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, ND include Hazen Elementary School, Hazen Middle School and Beulah Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mercer County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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