For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 839 students in Traill County, ND. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Traill County, ND are Central Valley Elementary School, Peter Boe Jr Elementary School and Spruce Lane Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Traill County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Traill County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Traill County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Peter Boe Jr Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 2nd St Nw
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2116
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2116
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Spruce Lane Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15750 6th St Se
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 4th St Se
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
May-port Cg Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Main St W
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2281
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2281
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Hatton Eielson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 4th St
Hatton, ND 58240
(701) 543-3455
Hatton, ND 58240
(701) 543-3455
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Traill County, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Traill County, ND include Central Valley Elementary School, Peter Boe Jr Elementary School and Spruce Lane Colony School. Traill County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Dakota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Traill County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Traill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Traill County?
Traill County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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