For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 215 students in New Salem, ND.
The top ranked public elementary school in New Salem, ND is Prairie View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Salem, ND public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Salem have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Salem, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 4th St
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
New Salem, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Elm Ave
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
Grades: 7-12
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Salem, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Salem, ND include Prairie View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Salem?
1 public elementary schools are located in New Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in New Salem?
New Salem public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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