McKenzie County Public Schools
McKenzie County, North Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
12
public schools
Total Enrollment
2,608
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the McKenzie 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.
McKenzie County has 5 district entries. MCKENZIE CO 1 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Watford City has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
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
12
in McKenzie County
Reported Enrollment
2,608
12 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in McKenzie County
MCKENZIE CO 1
ALEXANDER 2
MANDAREE 36
YELLOWSTONE 14
HORSE CREEK 32
12 Public Schools in McKenzie 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BADLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MCKENZIE CO 1 | Watford City, 58854Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 566 |
| FOX HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MCKENZIE CO 1 | Watford City, 58854Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 489 |
| WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MCKENZIE CO 1 | Watford City, 58854Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 477 |
| WATFORD CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | MCKENZIE CO 1 | Watford City, 58854Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 455 |
| ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ALEXANDER 2 | Alexander, 58831Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 196 |
| MANDAREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MANDAREE 36 | Mandaree, 58757Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 134 |
| ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ALEXANDER 2 | Alexander, 58831Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 125 |
| EAST FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | YELLOWSTONE 14 | Fairview, 59221Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 62 |
| MANDAREE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MANDAREE 36 | Mandaree, 58757Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 45 |
| YELLOWSTONE VIRTUAL ACADEMY | Record | YELLOWSTONE 14 | Fairview, 59221Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Virtual | 30 |
| WOLVES CENTER ACADEMY | Record | MCKENZIE CO 1 | Watford City, 58854Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 17 |
| HORSE CREEK SCHOOL | Record | HORSE CREEK 32 | Cartwright, 58838Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 12 |
BADLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MCKENZIE CO 1
Watford City, 58854 / Rural: Remote
FOX HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MCKENZIE CO 1
Watford City, 58854 / Rural: Remote
WATFORD CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
MCKENZIE CO 1
Watford City, 58854 / Rural: Remote
EAST FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
YELLOWSTONE 14
Fairview, 59221 / Rural: Remote
YELLOWSTONE VIRTUAL ACADEMY
YELLOWSTONE 14
Fairview, 59221 / Rural: Remote
Every public school record in McKenzie 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
12
Showing here
12
Profile pages
0
Primary schools
7- Record
ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALEXANDER 2
- Grades
- PK–6
- Location
- Alexander, 58831
- Enrollment
- 196 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
HORSE CREEK SCHOOL
HORSE CREEK 32
- Grades
- KG–8
- Location
- Cartwright, 58838
- Enrollment
- 12 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
MANDAREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MANDAREE 36
- Grades
- PK–8
- Location
- Mandaree, 58757
- Enrollment
- 134 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
BADLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MCKENZIE CO 1
- Grades
- PK–5
- Location
- Watford City, 58854
- Enrollment
- 566 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
FOX HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MCKENZIE CO 1
- Grades
- KG–5
- Location
- Watford City, 58854
- Enrollment
- 489 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
EAST FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
YELLOWSTONE 14
- Grades
- KG–8
- Location
- Fairview, 59221
- Enrollment
- 62 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
YELLOWSTONE VIRTUAL ACADEMY
YELLOWSTONE 14
- Grades
- KG–8
- Location
- Fairview, 59221
- Enrollment
- 30 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle schools
1- Record
WATFORD CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
MCKENZIE CO 1
- Grades
- 6–8
- Location
- Watford City, 58854
- Enrollment
- 455 students
Listed on this county directory
High schools
4- Record
ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL
ALEXANDER 2
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- Alexander, 58831
- Enrollment
- 125 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
MANDAREE HIGH SCHOOL
MANDAREE 36
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Mandaree, 58757
- Enrollment
- 45 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
WATFORD CITY HIGH SCHOOL
MCKENZIE CO 1
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Watford City, 58854
- Enrollment
- 477 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
WOLVES CENTER ACADEMY
MCKENZIE CO 1
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Watford City, 58854
- Enrollment
- 17 students
Listed on this county directory
McKenzie County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which McKenzie 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 McKenzie County public school directory?
The directory lists 12 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 McKenzie 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 McKenzie 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 McKenzie 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 McKenzie County?
Start with the 5 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.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this McKenzie County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.