Top 5 Best Bowman County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 648 students in Bowman County, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Bowman County, ND are Rhame Elementary School, Scranton Elementary School and Scranton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowman County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Bowman County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bowman County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rhame Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
402 4th Ave E
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Scranton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1st And Fries
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Scranton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1st And Fries
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #44.
Bowman Co Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Grades: K-6
| 217 students
Rank: #55.
Bowman Co High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bowman Co Preschool
102 8th Avesw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3358
Grades: PK
| 36 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bowman County, ND

Bowman County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14602 76th St Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-5553
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Po Box 250
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bowman County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Bowman County, ND include Rhame Elementary School, Scranton Elementary School and Scranton High School.
How many public schools are located in Bowman County?
6 public schools are located in Bowman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowman County?
Bowman County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bowman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bowman County include: Bowman Co High School vs. Scranton High School

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