| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota Public School District 66 | Brocket | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 184 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Dakota Prairie Public School District 1 | Aneta | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 295 | 2 | PK–12 | 8 |
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 5.5/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Nelson County, North Dakota
Nelson County has 2 public school districts covering 11 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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