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Nelson County Public Schools

Total Schools

4

public schools

Total Enrollment

479

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Nelson 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.

District shape

Nelson County has 2 district entries. DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 2 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Lakota has the most listed schools, with 2 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 2 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

4

in Nelson County

Reported Enrollment

479

4 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle0
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Nelson County

DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1

2 schools
295 students

LAKOTA 66

2 schools
184 students

4 Public Schools in Nelson 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 data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

DAKOTA PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1

McVille, 58254 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary168 students

DAKOTA PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL

DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1

Petersburg, 58272 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High127 students

LAKOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAKOTA 66

Lakota, 58344 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary117 students

LAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL

LAKOTA 66

Lakota, 58344 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High67 students
Citeable records

Every public school record in Nelson 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

4

Showing here

4

Profile pages

0

Primary schools

2
  • DAKOTA PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1

    Record
    Grades
    PK–6
    Location
    McVille, 58254
    Enrollment
    168 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • LAKOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    LAKOTA 66

    Record
    Grades
    PK–6
    Location
    Lakota, 58344
    Enrollment
    117 students

    Listed on this county directory

High schools

2
  • DAKOTA PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL

    DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1

    Record
    Grades
    7–12
    Location
    Petersburg, 58272
    Enrollment
    127 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • LAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL

    LAKOTA 66

    Record
    Grades
    7–12
    Location
    Lakota, 58344
    Enrollment
    67 students

    Listed on this county directory

Nelson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Nelson 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 Nelson County public school directory?

The directory lists 4 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson County?

Start with the 2 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.