For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 470 students in Dunn County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dunn County, ND are Halliday Elementary School, Killdeer Elementary School and Twin Buttes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dunn County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dunn County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halliday Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 4th St S
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4391
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4391
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Killdeer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 High St Nw
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Twin Buttes Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7997 7a St Nw
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
7997 7a St. Nw
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Dunn County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 98
Dodge, ND 58625
(701) 846-7300
Dodge, ND 58625
(701) 846-7300
Gr: K-6 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
30 4th Street South
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4391
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4391
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dunn County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dunn County, ND include Halliday Elementary School, Killdeer Elementary School and Twin Buttes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dunn County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dunn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn County?
Dunn County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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