For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 106 students in Turtle Lake, ND.
The top ranked public elementary school in Turtle Lake, ND is 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Turtle Lake 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 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 Turtle Lake, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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 elementary schools in Turtle Lake, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Turtle Lake, ND include Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Turtle Lake?
1 public elementary schools are located in Turtle Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Turtle Lake?
Turtle Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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