For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 915 students in Bottineau County, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Bottineau County, ND are Bottineau Elementary School, Newburg-united Elementary School and Bottineau Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bottineau County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Bottineau County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bottineau County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bottineau Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3718
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3718
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Newburg-united Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Libbie St
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Bottineau Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2266
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Newburg-united High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Libbie St
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Westhope Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Westhope High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bottineau County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Bottineau County, ND include Bottineau Elementary School, Newburg-united Elementary School and Bottineau Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Bottineau County?
6 public schools are located in Bottineau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bottineau County?
Bottineau County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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