For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 338 students in New Rockford, ND.
The top ranked public schools in New Rockford, ND are New Rockford-sheyenne High School and New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Rockford, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in New Rockford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Rockford, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Rockford-sheyenne High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
New Rockford, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Central Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
16 8th St S
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5015
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5015
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Gr: 7-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Rockford, ND?
The top ranked public schools in New Rockford, ND include New Rockford-sheyenne High School and New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Rockford?
2 public schools are located in New Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in New Rockford?
New Rockford public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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