For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 618 students in Pierce County, ND (there are , serving 143 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Pierce County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Pierce County, 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.
Pierce County, 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 Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Pierce County (2025)
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%
Pierce County 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
401 3rd Ave Sw
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
401 3rd Ave Sw
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Wolford, ND 58385
(701) 583-2387
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pierce County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Pierce County, ND include Rugby High School and Rugby Ely Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pierce County?
4 public schools are located in Pierce County.
What percentage of students in Pierce County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Pierce County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County 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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