| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark Public School District 161 | Plaza | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 401 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Stanley Public School District 2 | Palermo | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 755 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Tioga Public School District 15 | White Earth | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 523 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Parshall Public School District 3 | Parshall | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 286 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| New Town Public School District 1 | New Town | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 994 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Mountrail County compares
Together they enroll 2,959 students across 13 schools. The largest is New Town Public School District 1 with 994 students. Districts here average 2.8/10, below the North Dakota average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Mountrail County, North Dakota
Mountrail County has 5 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mountrail County is Lewis and Clark Public School District 161 (7/10). 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 Mountrail County, ND?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Mountrail 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 Mountrail County, ND?
Of the districts serving Mountrail County, Lewis and Clark Public School District 161 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 64th 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.