Top 3 Best Nelson County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 470 students in Nelson County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Nelson County, ND are Dakota Prairie Elementary School, Lakota Elementary School and Lakota High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Nelson County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Nyhus Ave
Mcville, ND 58254
(701) 322-4771
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Lakota Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
316 E Ave East
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2955
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Lakota High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Main St N
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2992
Grades: 7-12
| 69 students
Rank: #44.
Dakota Prairie High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
518 4th Ave
Petersburg, ND 58272
(701) 345-8233
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Nelson County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Nelson County, ND include Dakota Prairie Elementary School, Lakota Elementary School and Lakota High School.
How many public schools are located in Nelson County, ND?
4 public schools are located in Nelson County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County, ND?
Nelson County, ND public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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