| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota Public School District 66 | Brocket | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 184 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Dakota Prairie Public School District 1 | Aneta | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 295 | 2 | PK–12 | 7 |
How Nelson County compares
Together they enroll 479 students across 4 schools. The largest is Dakota Prairie Public School District 1 with 295 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the North Dakota average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Nelson County, North Dakota
Nelson County has 2 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Nelson County is Lakota Public School District 66 (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 Nelson County, ND?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Nelson 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 Nelson County, ND?
Of the districts serving Nelson County, Lakota Public School District 66 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th 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.