For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 207 students in New Rockford, ND.
The top ranked public elementary school in New Rockford, ND is New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Rockford, ND public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Rockford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 New Rockford, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
New Rockford, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Central Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
16 8th St S
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5015
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5015
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Grades: 7-12
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Rockford, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Rockford, ND include New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Rockford?
1 public elementary schools are located in New Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in New Rockford?
New Rockford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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