For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 170 students in Golden Valley County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Golden Valley County, ND are Lincoln Elementary School and Golva Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Golden Valley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 1st Ave Se
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4253
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4253
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Golva Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Terrell Ave
Golva, ND 58632
(701) 872-3674
Golva, ND 58632
(701) 872-3674
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Golden Valley County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Golden Valley County, ND include Lincoln Elementary School and Golva Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Golden Valley County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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