Best Belcourt Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,149 students in Belcourt, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Belcourt, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Belcourt, ND are Turtle Mountain Community Middle School, Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School and Turtle Mountain Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belcourt, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Belcourt 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 Belcourt, ND (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turtle Mountain Community Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Turtle Mountain Community High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Ojibwa Indian School
9620 42nd Ave Ne
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-3108
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Tiny Turtles Preschool
1221 William Hardesty Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Rank: n/an/a
1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
1330 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Belcourt, ND?
How many public schools are located in Belcourt?
9 public schools are located in Belcourt.
What percentage of students in Belcourt go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Belcourt are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belcourt?
Belcourt 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).
Which public schools in Belcourt are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Belcourt include: Ojibwa Indian School vs. Turtle Mountain Elementary School

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