For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,203 students in Mountrail County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Mountrail County, ND are North Shore Plaza High School, North Shore Plaza Elementary School and Stanley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountrail County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Mountrail County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mountrail County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Shore Plaza High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
North Shore Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
118 4th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2422
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2422
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Parshall High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Main Street
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3129
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3129
Grades: 6-12
| 142 students
Rank: #55.
Stanley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 8th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2342
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-2342
Grades: 7-12
| 332 students
Rank: #66.
New Town High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eagle Dr
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Parshall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
211 1st Ave Nw
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3417
Parshall, ND 58770
(701) 862-3417
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students
Rank: #88.
Edwin Loe Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 2nd Ave E
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3718
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3718
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Rank: #99.
New Town Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eagle Dr
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
New Town, ND 58763
(701) 627-3658
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students
Mountrail County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northern Plains Spec Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
109 8th Ave Sw
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-3811
Stanley, ND 58784
(701) 628-3811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mountrail County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Mountrail County, ND include North Shore Plaza High School, North Shore Plaza Elementary School and Stanley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mountrail County?
9 public schools are located in Mountrail County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountrail County?
Mountrail County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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