For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 52 students in Lignite, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Lignite, ND is Burke Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lignite, ND public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lignite have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Lignite, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke Central Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lignite, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lignite, ND include Burke Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lignite?
1 public elementary schools are located in Lignite.
What is the racial composition of students in Lignite?
Lignite public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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