For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 171 students in Elgin, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Elgin, ND are Elgin-new Leipzig High School and Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elgin, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin-new Leipzig High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 West St N
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 West St N
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Elgin, ND 58533
(701) 584-2374
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elgin, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Elgin, ND include Elgin-new Leipzig High School and Elgin-new Leipzig Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elgin?
2 public schools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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