| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velva Public School District 1 | Karlsruhe | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 441 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Anamoose Public School District 14 | Anamoose | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 71 | 1 | K–6 | 1 |
| Drake Public School District 57 | Balfour | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 73 | 1 | 7–12 | 2 |
| Surrey Public School District 41 | Deering | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 423 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| TGU Public School District 60 | Bantry | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 340 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
How McHenry County compares
Together they enroll 1,348 students across 12 schools. The largest is Velva Public School District 1 with 441 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the North Dakota average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in McHenry County, North Dakota
McHenry County has 5 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in McHenry County is Velva Public School District 1 (8/10). 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in McHenry County, ND?
5 school districts serve zip codes in McHenry County, ND. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in McHenry County, ND?
Of the districts serving McHenry County, Velva Public School District 1 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 75th percentile among North Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Dakota only, never across state lines.