For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 311 students in Pierce County, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Pierce County, ND is Rugby Ely Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pierce County (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 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pierce County, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pierce County, ND include Rugby Ely Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pierce County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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