Burke County Public Schools
Burke County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
6
public schools
Total Enrollment
412
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Burke County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Burke County has 3 district entries. BOWBELLS 14 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 2 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Bowbells has the most listed schools, with 2 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 3 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Burke County
Reported Enrollment
412
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Burke County
POWERS LAKE 27
BOWBELLS 14
BURKE CENTRAL 36
6 Public Schools in Burke County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWERS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | POWERS LAKE 27 | Powers Lake, 58773Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 166 |
| POWERS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | POWERS LAKE 27 | Powers Lake, 58773Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 73 |
| BURKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BURKE CENTRAL 36 | Lignite, 58752Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 52 |
| BOWBELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BOWBELLS 14 | Bowbells, 58721Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 49 |
| BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BOWBELLS 14 | Bowbells, 58721Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 41 |
| BURKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BURKE CENTRAL 36 | Lignite, 58752Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 31 |
POWERS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POWERS LAKE 27
Powers Lake, 58773 / Rural: Remote
BURKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BURKE CENTRAL 36
Lignite, 58752 / Rural: Remote
Every public school record in Burke County
Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.
Directory records
6
Showing here
6
Profile pages
0
Primary schools
3- Record
BOWBELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOWBELLS 14
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- Bowbells, 58721
- Enrollment
- 49 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
BURKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BURKE CENTRAL 36
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- Lignite, 58752
- Enrollment
- 52 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
POWERS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POWERS LAKE 27
- Grades
- PK–8
- Location
- Powers Lake, 58773
- Enrollment
- 166 students
Listed on this county directory
High schools
3- Record
BOWBELLS HIGH SCHOOL
BOWBELLS 14
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- Bowbells, 58721
- Enrollment
- 41 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
BURKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
BURKE CENTRAL 36
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- Lignite, 58752
- Enrollment
- 31 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
POWERS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
POWERS LAKE 27
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Powers Lake, 58773
- Enrollment
- 73 students
Listed on this county directory
Burke County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Burke County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Burke County public school directory?
The directory lists 6 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Burke County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Burke County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Burke County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Burke County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.