For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 540 students in Barnes County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Barnes County, ND are Barnes County North Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnes County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Barnes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Barnes County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnes County North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Gr: PK-3 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Barnes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
110 Hamlin Ave North
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193
Spiritwood, ND 58481
(701) 252-0193
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
10860 20 1/2 St Se
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Rogers, ND 58479
(701) 646-6202
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
502 2nd Ave
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846
Oriska, ND 58063
(701) 845-2846
Gr: 4-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Sheyenne Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
801 Valley Ave Se
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0256
Sheyenne Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
232 3rd St Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-3402
Po Box 255
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 435-2494
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Barnes County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Barnes County, ND include Barnes County North Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barnes County?
3 public preschools are located in Barnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes County?
Barnes County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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