For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 311 students in Rugby, ND.
The top ranked public preschool in Rugby, ND is Rugby Ely Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rugby, ND public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Rugby have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Rugby, ND (2025)
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%
Rugby, North Dakota 51±¬ÁÏs (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 preschools in Rugby, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Rugby, ND include Rugby Ely Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rugby?
1 public preschools are located in Rugby.
What is the racial composition of students in Rugby?
Rugby public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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