For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,722 students in Mckenzie County, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 55 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mckenzie County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Mckenzie County, ND are Horse Creek School, Mandaree High School and Wolves Center Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckenzie County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Mckenzie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mckenzie County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horse Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1812 Horse Creek Rd
Cartwright, ND 58838
(701) 828-3080
Cartwright, ND 58838
(701) 828-3080
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Mandaree High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Wolves Center Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
908 4th Avenue Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Alexander Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Rank: #55.
Badlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #66.
Fox Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #77.
Watford City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Third St Ne
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #88.
Watford City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2313 Wolves Den Pkwy
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #99.
Alexander High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Grades: 7-12
| 125 students
Rank: #1010.
Mandaree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mandaree Day School
Magnet School
1 Warrior Circle
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: K-12
| 206 students
Mckenzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
Po Box 488
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mckenzie County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Mckenzie County, ND include Horse Creek School, Mandaree High School and Wolves Center Academy.
How many public schools are located in Mckenzie County?
11 public schools are located in Mckenzie County.
What percentage of students in Mckenzie County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mckenzie County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mckenzie County?
Mckenzie County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mckenzie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mckenzie County include: Badlands Elementary School vs. Alexander Elementary School, Badlands Elementary School vs. Fox Hills Elementary School
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