For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 915 students in Bottineau County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Bottineau County, ND are Bottineau Elementary School, Newburg-united Elementary School and Bottineau Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bottineau County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Bottineau County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Bottineau County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bottineau Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3718
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3718
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Newburg-united Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Libbie St
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Bottineau Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2266
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Newburg-united High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Libbie St
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Westhope Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Westhope High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Bottineau County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 8
Lansford, ND 58750
(701) 784-5522
Lansford, ND 58750
(701) 784-5522
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Peace Garden Sp Ed Student Support Services (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
309 2nd St E
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3743
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3743
Po Box 37
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 37
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bottineau County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Bottineau County, ND include Bottineau Elementary School, Newburg-united Elementary School and Bottineau Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Bottineau County?
6 public schools are located in Bottineau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bottineau County?
Bottineau County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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