| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Public School District 1 | Baldwin | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 278 | 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 | 2 |
| Max Public School District 50 | Benedict | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 155 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Underwood Public School District 8 | Coleharbor | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 224 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
How McLean County compares
Together they enroll 1,555 students across 12 schools. The largest is Garrison Public School District 51 with 388 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the North Dakota average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in McLean County, North Dakota
McLean County has 6 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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