For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 939 students in Mercer County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, ND are Hazen Elementary School, Hazen Middle School and Beulah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mercer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
519 1st Ave Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6120
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6120
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Hazen Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 7th St Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 7th St Nw
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-2298
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-2298
Grades: K-4
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Beulah Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Central Ave N
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-4325
Beulah, ND 58523
(701) 873-4325
Grades: 5-8
| 240 students
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 158
Golden Valley, ND 58541
(701) 983-4256
Golden Valley, ND 58541
(701) 983-4256
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
104 7th St Ne
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6649
Grades: 6
| 39 students
Oliver-mercer Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
507 1st Ave Nw
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6383
Hazen, ND 58545
(701) 748-6383
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
312 Harmon Ave
Stanton, ND 58571
(701) 745-3212
Stanton, ND 58571
(701) 745-3212
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, ND include Hazen Elementary School, Hazen Middle School and Beulah Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mercer County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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