For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 488 students in Bowman, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Bowman, ND are Bowman Co Elementary School and Bowman Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowman, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Bowman have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bowman, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowman Co Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Gr: K-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Bowman Co High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Gr: 7-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
102 8th Avesw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3358
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3358
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Bowman, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bowman, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Bowman, ND include Bowman Co Elementary School and Bowman Co High School.
How many public schools are located in Bowman?
3 public schools are located in Bowman.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowman?
Bowman public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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