For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 148 students in Steele County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Steele County, ND are Hope Page High School, Finley-sharon Elementary School and Finley-sharon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steele County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Steele County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Steele County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope Page High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
740 7th Street Se
Hope, ND 58046
(701) 945-2473
Hope, ND 58046
(701) 945-2473
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Finley-sharon Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Grades: K-6
| 49 students
Rank: #33.
Finley-sharon High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Steele County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Steele County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Steele County, ND include Hope Page High School, Finley-sharon Elementary School and Finley-sharon High School.
How many public schools are located in Steele County?
3 public schools are located in Steele County.
What is the racial composition of students in Steele County?
Steele County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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