Best Bismarck Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 431 students in Bismarck, ND.

The top-ranked public preschools in Bismarck, ND are Naughton Elementary School and Apple Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bismarck, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Bismarck have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).