For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,716 students in Rolette County, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Rolette County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Rolette County, ND are Rolette High School, Mt Pleasant Elementary School and Rolette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rolette County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Rolette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rolette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rolette High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 3rd Ave Ne
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 5th St Ne
Rolla, ND 58367
(701) 477-3151
Rolla, ND 58367
(701) 477-3151
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Rolette Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 3rd Ave Ne
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Mt Pleasant High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 5th St Ne
Rolla, ND 58367
(701) 477-3151
Rolla, ND 58367
(701) 477-3151
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
Saint John Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Foussard Ave
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Turtle Mountain Community Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
Rank: #77.
Saint John High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Foussard Ave
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dunseith High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 3rd Ave Sw
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5249
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5249
Grades: 7-12
| 298 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Turtle Mountain Community High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #1111.
Dunseith Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd Ave Sw
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5792
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5792
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
2994 99th St. Ne
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 263-4636
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 263-4636
Grades: K-8
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
9620 42nd Ave Ne
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-3108
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-3108
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
1221 William Hardesty Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: n/an/a
1330 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Rolette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Turtle Mountain Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1350 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1350 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rolette County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Rolette County, ND include Rolette High School, Mt Pleasant Elementary School and Rolette Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rolette County?
17 public schools are located in Rolette County.
What percentage of students in Rolette County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Rolette County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rolette County?
Rolette County public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rolette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rolette County include: Turtle Mountain Community High School vs. Dunseith High School, Ojibwa Indian School vs. Dunseith Day School, Mt Pleasant High School vs. Turtle Mountain Community High School
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