For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 715 students in Dunseith, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Dunseith, ND are Dunseith Elementary School and Dunseith High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunseith, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Dunseith have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dunseith, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
2994 99th St Ne
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 263-4636
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 263-4636
Gr: K-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dunseith, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Dunseith, ND include Dunseith Elementary School and Dunseith High School.
How many public schools are located in Dunseith?
3 public schools are located in Dunseith.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunseith?
Dunseith public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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