For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 190 students in Turtle Lake, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Turtle Lake, ND are Turtle Lake-mercer High School and Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turtle Lake, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Turtle Lake have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Turtle Lake, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turtle Lake-mercer High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 3rd Ave W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 3rd Ave W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Turtle Lake, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Turtle Lake, ND include Turtle Lake-mercer High School and Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Turtle Lake?
2 public schools are located in Turtle Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Turtle Lake?
Turtle Lake public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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