For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 618 students in Rugby, ND (there are , serving 143 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Rugby, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rugby, ND are Rugby High School and Rugby Ely Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rugby, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Rugby have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rugby, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rugby High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Gr: 7-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1123 South Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-5201
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rugby, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Central Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
1123 S Main Ave
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-7208
Rugby, ND 58368
(701) 776-7208
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rugby, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Rugby, ND include Rugby High School and Rugby Ely Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rugby?
4 public schools are located in Rugby.
What percentage of students in Rugby go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Rugby are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rugby?
Rugby public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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