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2019 Best Schools in McKenzie CountyAbout this List

Explore the best schools in your area based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Alexander High School

    • Alexander School District No. 2, ND
    • 7-12
    • 3

    Senior: I love Alexander. I've attended all my life, as did my siblings and my mother. The small class sizes and building lead to a more relaxed atmosphere, which is more conducive to learning than some larger schools. The close-knit relationships that are often formed with teachers make it easier for students to speak freely if something happens. Everyone at Alexander is very close, as we've had three separate funerals in the gymnasium for students in the past six years. This closeness can be slightly suffocating sometimes, but it's not anything that would be something to regret having. I know that if I need anything, I can go to a teacher and they will try their hardest to help me, even if I just need to talk to someone.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 65 Students
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Watford City Elementary School

    • McKenzie County School District No. 1, ND
    • PK, K-6
    • 2

    Parent: I was cynical about sending my son to Watford City Elementary School due to the lower test scores the school has had. However, my son's kindergarten year has been excellent and he is actually reading well above his own grade level. Teaching staff is excellent.

    I attribute the low test score issue to the town being the center of the oil boom which attracts a highly vagrant population where kids get shuffled around and not a lot of emphasis gets placed on academics and literacy at home.

    Anyhow, don't blame this school. They've done well given increased enrollment. Administration could be more efficient, but anytime I've had to bring something up, it's been addressed with some followup.
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    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 855 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Watford City High School

    • McKenzie County School District No. 1, ND
    • 7-12
    • 35

    Senior: When I first moved to Watford I knew no one. The first time I meet someone else was when football started. Immediately everyone started to ask me questions, I felt more than welcome knowing there are many people to talk to. Once school started I met many great people that wanted to talk. The teachers are great educators who do their best to get you ready for life. If you need more attention from a teacher they'll be more than happy to help you.
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    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 525 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    CATS Academy Boston

    • Private School
    • Braintree, MA
    • 9-12
    • 13

    Alum: Diversity is the best thing about it. Students who attend CATS are intersting and ambitious young people. I had an amazing time making friends. Some of the teachers are truly great, they are ready to go above and beyond to help students achieve their goals. On the other hand, there are some teachers who are really unkind and unhelpful. The principle and the student affairs departnment, as well as most of other saff including dorm parents is horrific. They are people who are having personal issues and are not healthy for school environment. Of course, there are exceptions. I personaly had a great dorm parent, and I wish other students can get the same experience.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 420 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Alexander Elementary School

    • Alexander School District No. 2, ND
    • PK, K-6
    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 131 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Johnson Corners Christian Academy

    • Private School
    • Watford City, ND
    • K-12
    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 32 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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