Best Dunn County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 470 students in Dunn County, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dunn County, ND are 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 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Dunn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Killdeer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 High St Nw
Killdeer, ND 58640
(701) 764-5877
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Twin Buttes Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7997 7a St Nw
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Buttes Day School
7997 7a St Nw
Halliday, ND 58636
(701) 938-4396
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

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 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 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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