For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,011 students in Rolette County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rolette County, ND are Mt Pleasant Elementary School, Rolette Elementary School and Saint John Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rolette County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rolette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority 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 Rolette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 5th St Ne
Rolla, ND 58367
(701) 477-3151
Rolla, ND 58367
(701) 477-3151
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Rolette Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 3rd Ave Ne
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Saint John Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Turtle Mountain Community Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Dunseith Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
2994 99th St. Ne
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 263-4636
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 263-4636
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
9620 42nd Ave Ne
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-3108
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-3108
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: n/an/a
1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
1330 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rolette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: K-5
1350 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 9-12
1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rolette County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rolette County, ND include Mt Pleasant Elementary School, Rolette Elementary School and Saint John Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rolette County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Rolette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rolette County?
Rolette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority 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 Rolette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rolette County include: Ojibwa Indian School vs. Dunseith Day School, Ojibwa Indian School vs. Turtle Mountain Elementary School
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