For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 311 students in Pierce County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary school in Pierce County, ND is 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Pierce County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Pierce County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 elementary schools in Pierce County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pierce County, ND include Rugby Ely Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pierce County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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