For the 2025-26 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 Scranton Elementary School, Rhame 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 51% (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 6/10, 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scranton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1st And Fries
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Rhame Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
402 4th Ave E
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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
Gr: K-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Bowman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 250
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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 Scranton Elementary School, Rhame 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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