For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 665 students in Bottineau, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Bottineau, ND are Bottineau Elementary School and Bottineau Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bottineau, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Bottineau have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Bottineau, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bottineau Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3718
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3718
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Bottineau Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2266
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2266
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
Bottineau, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Peace Garden Sp Ed Student Support Services (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
309 2nd St E
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3743
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3743
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bottineau, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Bottineau, ND include Bottineau Elementary School and Bottineau Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Bottineau?
2 public schools are located in Bottineau.
What is the racial composition of students in Bottineau?
Bottineau public schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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