For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 379 students in New Salem, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in New Salem, ND are New Salem-almont High School and Prairie View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Salem, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in New Salem have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 New Salem, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Salem-almont High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Elm Ave
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
Gr: 7-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 4th St
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
New Salem, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
310 Elm Ave
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Salem, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in New Salem, ND include New Salem-almont High School and Prairie View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Salem?
2 public schools are located in New Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in New Salem?
New Salem public schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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