For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 312 students in Golden Valley County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Golden Valley County, ND are Beach High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Golva Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Golden Valley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Beach High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N Central Avenue
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Grades: 7-12
| 142 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 1st Ave Se
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4253
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4253
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Golva Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Terrell Ave
Golva, ND 58632
(701) 872-3674
Golva, ND 58632
(701) 872-3674
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 N Central Ave
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
600 N Central Ave
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Golden Valley County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Golden Valley County, ND include Beach High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Golva Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Golden Valley County?
5 public schools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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