For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 547 students in Mchenry County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mchenry County, ND are Velva Elementary School, Anamoose Elementary School and Tgu-granville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mchenry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mchenry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Velva Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Anamoose Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 3rd St W
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Tgu-granville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students
Rank: #44.
Tgu-towner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Mchenry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
706 3rd St W
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
411 Main
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Po Box 26
Upham, ND 58789
(701) 768-2531
Upham, ND 58789
(701) 768-2531
Grades: PK-3
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mchenry County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mchenry County, ND include Velva Elementary School, Anamoose Elementary School and Tgu-granville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mchenry County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Mchenry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mchenry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mchenry County include: Velva Elementary School vs. Anamoose Elementary School, Anamoose Elementary School vs. Velva Elementary School
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