For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 314 students in Bowman County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bowman County, ND are Rhame Elementary School, Scranton Elementary School and Bowman Co Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowman County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bowman County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bowman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rhame Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
402 4th Ave E
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Scranton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1st And Fries
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-6
| 217 students
Bowman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bowman County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bowman County, ND include Rhame Elementary School, Scranton Elementary School and Bowman Co Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bowman County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bowman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowman County?
Bowman County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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