| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Central Public School District 36 | Columbus | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 83 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Powers Lake Public School District 27 | Powers Lake | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 239 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bowbells Public School District 14 | Bowbells | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 90 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Burke County compares
Together they enroll 412 students across 6 schools. The largest is Powers Lake Public School District 27 with 239 students. Districts here average 6.3/10, above the North Dakota average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Burke County, North Dakota
Burke County has 3 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Burke County is Burke Central Public School District 36 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in North Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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