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Bottineau County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Bottineau County, North Dakota reports 6 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 6,378, with a mix of 3 elementary and 3 high.

7-year change in Bottineau County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
912
+24 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 87%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
912
NCES CCD
Median income
$85,000
Above North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
31.1%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
3
476 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
436 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BOTTINEAU 1
671 students · 3 districts in Bottineau County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Bottineau County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
90%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
8%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.6%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.1% under 18

Test scores in Bottineau County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

See all 3 schools in Bottineau County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BOTTINEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBottineauElementaryPK-06351·
BOTTINEAU JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLBottineauHigh07-12320·
WESTHOPE HIGH SCHOOLWesthopeHigh07-1281·
WESTHOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWesthopeElementaryPK-0679·
NEWBURG-UNITED ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNewburgElementaryPK-0646·
NEWBURG-UNITED HIGH SCHOOLNewburgHigh07-1235·

Cities in Bottineau County

Bottineau2 schoolsNewburg2 schoolsWesthope2 schools

About Bottineau County

In North Dakota, Bottineau County is a compact county of about 6,378 residents. 6 public schools across the county enrolls about 912 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $85,000, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 4%. That income level is 16% above the North Dakota median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Bottineau County spans 3 elementary schools (476 students), and 3 high schools (436).

The largest single district in Bottineau County is BOTTINEAU 1, which alone enrolls about 671 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 3%: 888 students in SY 2017-18 versus 912 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Bottineau County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Bottineau County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Bottineau County, North Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 912.
How many high schools are in Bottineau County?
Bottineau County, North Dakota has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 436 students.
How many elementary schools are in Bottineau County?
Bottineau County, North Dakota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 476 students.
What is the largest school district in Bottineau County?
BOTTINEAU 1 is the largest school district in Bottineau County, serving approximately 671 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Bottineau County?
Bottineau County has roughly 6,378 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Bottineau County?
Median household income in Bottineau County is $85,000, above the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 4.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Bottineau County?
Approximately 30.4% of adults 25 and older in Bottineau County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Bottineau County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 31.1% of students in Bottineau County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Dakota county average of 33.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bottineau County schools?
Across Bottineau County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Bottineau County?
Bottineau County residents are approximately 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data