For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 618 students in Rugby, ND (there are , serving 143 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Rugby, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Rugby, ND are Rugby High School and Rugby Ely Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rugby, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Rugby have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rugby, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rugby High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Rugby Ely Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 2nd St Sw
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5757
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5757
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
207 2nd St Sw
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5757
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5757
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1123 South Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rugby, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Central Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-7208
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-7208
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rugby, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Rugby, ND include Rugby High School and Rugby Ely Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rugby?
4 public schools are located in Rugby.
What percentage of students in Rugby go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Rugby are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rugby?
Rugby public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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