For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 417 students in Bottineau County, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bottineau County, ND are Bottineau Junior-senior High School, Newburg-united High School and Westhope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bottineau County, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Bottineau County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bottineau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: #22.
Newburg-united High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Libbie St
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Westhope High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Bottineau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 8
Lansford, ND 58750
(701) 784-5522
Lansford, ND 58750
(701) 784-5522
Grades: K-6
| 18 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
Po Box 37
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
Po Box 37
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bottineau County, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bottineau County, ND include Bottineau Junior-senior High School, Newburg-united High School and Westhope High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bottineau County?
3 public middle schools are located in Bottineau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bottineau County?
Bottineau County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
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