For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 228 students in Powers Lake, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Powers Lake, ND are Powers Lake Elementary School and Powers Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powers Lake, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Powers Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Powers Lake, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powers Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Powers Lake High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Powers Lake, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Powers Lake, ND include Powers Lake Elementary School and Powers Lake High School.
How many public schools are located in Powers Lake?
2 public schools are located in Powers Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Powers Lake?
Powers Lake public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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