For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 311 students in Rugby, ND.
The top-ranked public preschool in Rugby, ND is Rugby Ely Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rugby, ND public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Rugby have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Rugby, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rugby Ely Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 2nd St Sw
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5757
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5757
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rugby, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rugby, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rugby, ND include Rugby Ely Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rugby?
1 public preschools are located in Rugby.
What is the racial composition of students in Rugby?
Rugby public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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