For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 4,225 students in Ward County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Ward County, ND are Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School, Berthold Elementary School and John Hoeven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ward County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Ward County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Ward County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Wallace St
Burlington, ND 58722
(701) 839-7135
Burlington, ND 58722
(701) 839-7135
Grades: PK-6
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Berthold Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
John Hoeven Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 13th St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 418-1600
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 418-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 17th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4595
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4595
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dakota Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Eagle Way
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3310
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Perkett Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 5th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4680
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4680
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #88.
Kenmare Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
623 N Central Ave
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4688
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4688
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Rank: #99.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2215 8th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4665
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4665
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1010.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 16th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4610
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1111.
Nedrose Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Hwy 2 E
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Grades: PK-3
| 229 students
Rank: #1212.
Surrey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 2nd St Se
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #1313.
Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 1st Ave Sw
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Grades: PK-6
| 33 students
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 8th St Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4685
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4685
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Ward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6621 Hwy 83 North
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-7356
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-7356
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
3800 11th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
1000 3rd St Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Minot Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
215 2nd St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4443
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
N Main And 5th Ave
Ryder, ND 58779
(701) 758-2416
Ryder, ND 58779
(701) 758-2416
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Souris Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1370 20th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ward County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Ward County, ND include Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School, Berthold Elementary School and John Hoeven Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ward County, ND?
14 public preschools are located in Ward County, ND.
What is the racial composition of students in Ward County, ND?
Ward County, ND public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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