| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Public School District 3 | Hazen | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 570 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Beulah Public School District 27 | Beulah | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 761 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Center-Stanton Public School District 1 | Stanton | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 248 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Mercer County compares
Together they enroll 1,579 students across 8 schools. The largest is Beulah Public School District 27 with 761 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 Mercer County, North Dakota
Mercer County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mercer County is Hazen Public School District 3 (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 Mercer County, ND?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Mercer 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 Mercer County, ND?
Of the districts serving Mercer County, Hazen Public School District 3 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd 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.