For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 648 students in Bowman County, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Bowman County, ND are Scranton Elementary School, Rhame 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 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bowman County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scranton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1st And Fries
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Rhame Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
402 4th Ave E
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #33.
Scranton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1st And Fries
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Scranton, ND 58653
(701) 275-8266
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Bowman Co Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Bowman Co High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
102 8th Avesw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3358
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3358
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bowman County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Bowman County, ND include Scranton Elementary School, Rhame 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 30% (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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