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Best Traill County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,383 students in Traill County, ND. Traill County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Dakota.
The top-ranked public schools in Traill County, ND are Central Valley Elementary School, Central Valley High School and Peter Boe Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Traill County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Traill County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Traill County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Peter Boe Jr Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20 2nd St Nw
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2116
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Hatton Eielson High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
503 4th St
Hatton, ND 58240
(701) 543-3455
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Spruce Lane Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15750 6th St Se
Blanchard, ND 58009
(701) 636-2191
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #66.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
128 4th St Se
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
May-port Cg Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Main St W
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2281
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Hatton Eielson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
503 4th St
Hatton, ND 58240
(701) 543-3455
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12 4th St Ne
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4360
Gr: 7-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
May-port Cg High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Main St W
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Traill County, ND?
How many public schools are located in Traill County?
10 public schools are located in Traill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Traill County?
Traill County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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