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Best Mountrail County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,203 students in Mountrail County, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Mountrail County, ND are North Shore Plaza Elementary School, North Shore Plaza High School and Stanley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountrail County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Mountrail County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Mountrail County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
North Shore Plaza High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
118 4th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2422
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Edwin Loe Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206 2nd Ave E
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3718
Gr: PK-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
New Town High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Eagle Dr
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Parshall High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Main Street
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3129
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Stanley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
109 8th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2342
Gr: 7-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Parshall Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
211 1st Ave Nw
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3417
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
New Town Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Eagle Dr
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
Gr: 7-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis And Clark Virtual High School
401 4th Ave Ne
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 453-3484
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ma Adoo Za Gidz Alternative School
300 Eagle Dr
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3650

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mountrail County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Mountrail County, ND include North Shore Plaza Elementary School, North Shore Plaza High School and Stanley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mountrail County?
9 public schools are located in Mountrail County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountrail County?
Mountrail County public schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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