For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 49 students in Steele County, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Steele County, ND is Finley-sharon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steele County, ND public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Steele County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Steele County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finley-sharon Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 3rd St
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Finley, ND 58230
(701) 524-2420
Gr: K-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Steele County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Steele County, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Steele County, ND include Finley-sharon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Steele County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Steele County.
What is the racial composition of students in Steele County?
Steele County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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