For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,716 students in Rolette County, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Rolette County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rolette County, ND are Rolette High School, Mt Pleasant Elementary School and Rolette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rolette County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Rolette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rolette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rolette High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 3rd Ave Ne
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Mt Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 5th St Ne
Rolla, ND 58367
(701) 477-3151
Rolla, ND 58367
(701) 477-3151
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Rolette Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 3rd Ave Ne
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Rolette, ND 58366
(701) 246-3595
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Mt Pleasant High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 5th St Ne
Rolla, ND 58367
(701) 477-3151
Rolla, ND 58367
(701) 477-3151
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Saint John Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Foussard Ave
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Turtle Mountain Community Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #77.
Saint John High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Foussard Ave
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Saint John, ND 58369
(701) 477-5651
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #99.
Turtle Mountain Community High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Dunseith Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd Ave Sw
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5792
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5792
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1111.
Dunseith High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 3rd Ave Sw
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5249
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 244-5249
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
2994 99th St Ne
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 263-4636
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 263-4636
Gr: K-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
9620 42nd Ave Ne
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-3108
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-3108
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
1221 William Hardesty Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
1330 Braves Blvd
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Rank: n/an/a
1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
1330 Braves Boulevard
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rolette County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Rolette County, ND include Rolette High School, Mt Pleasant Elementary School and Rolette Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rolette County?
17 public schools are located in Rolette County.
What percentage of students in Rolette County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Rolette County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rolette County?
Rolette County public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rolette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rolette County include: Turtle Mountain Community High School vs. Dunseith High School, Ojibwa Indian School vs. Dunseith Day School, Mt Pleasant High School vs. Turtle Mountain Community High School
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