For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,356 students in Mclean County, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mclean County, ND are Bob Callies Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School and Washburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclean County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mclean County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mclean County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bob Callies Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 2nd Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2213
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2213
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
713 7th Street
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Wilton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 3rd Ave W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Max Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Highway 83 Nw
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
White Shield Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Warrior St
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
2 2nd Ave West
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mclean County, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mclean County, ND include Bob Callies Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School and Washburn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mclean County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Mclean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County?
Mclean County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mclean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mclean County include: Max Elementary School vs. Bob Callies Elementary School
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