| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Public School District 1 | Wilton | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 278 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Velva Public School District 1 | Butte | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 441 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Washburn Public School District 4 | Washburn | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 335 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Turtle Lake-Mercer Public School District 72 | Mercer | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 175 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Garrison Public School District 51 | Garrison | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 388 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Max Public School District 50 | Benedict | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 155 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Underwood Public School District 8 | Coleharbor | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 224 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| White Shield Public School District 85 | Roseglen | Not rated | 188 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
How McLean County compares
Together they enroll 2,184 students across 16 schools. The largest is Velva Public School District 1 with 441 students. Districts here average 6.1/10, above the North Dakota average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10. 1 of the 8 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in McLean County, North Dakota
McLean County has 8 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in McLean County is Wilton Public School District 1 (10/10). 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 McLean County, ND?
8 school districts serve zip codes in McLean 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 McLean County, ND?
Of the districts serving McLean County, Wilton Public School District 1 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th 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.