Best Public Schools in Lignite, ND (2025-26)

Best Lignite Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 89 students in Lignite, ND.

The top-ranked public schools in Lignite, ND are Burke Central High School and Burke Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lignite, ND public schools have an score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lignite have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lignite, ND (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Burke Central High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821

Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Burke Central Elementary School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
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101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821

Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lignite, ND?

The top-ranked public schools in Lignite, ND include Burke Central High School and Burke Central Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Lignite?

2 public schools are located in Lignite.

What is the racial composition of students in Lignite?

Lignite public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).