For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 312 students in Golden Valley County, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Golden Valley County, ND are Beach High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Golva Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Golden Valley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Beach High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N Central Avenue
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4161
Gr: 7-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 1st Ave Se
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4253
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4253
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Golva Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Terrell Ave
Golva, ND 58632
(701) 872-3674
Golva, ND 58632
(701) 872-3674
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Golden Valley County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Golden Valley County, ND include Beach High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Golva Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Golden Valley County?
5 public schools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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