Top 10 Best North Dakota Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon public preschools serving 3,984 students in North Dakota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in North Dakota are Kindred Elementary School, Central Valley Elementary School and William S Gussner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Dakota blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in North Dakota (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kindred Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
55 1st Ave S
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Central Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
William S Gussner Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #44.
Red Trail Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4801 37th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
Carrington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-2739
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #66.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
106 Broadway
Abercrombie, ND 58001
(701) 553-8321
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
Mls-mohall Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 3rd St Nw
Mohall, ND 58761
(701) 756-6660
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #88.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #99.
Taylor-richardton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
306 Ertel Ave
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Grades: PK-4
| 139 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 1st Ave Se
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4253
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Rank: #1111.
Wyndmere Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Date Ave
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Bob Callies Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 2nd Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2213
Grades: PK-6
| 225 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #1414.
Manvel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #1515.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in North Dakota?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in North Dakota include Kindred Elementary School, Central Valley Elementary School and William S Gussner Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in North Dakota?
16 blue ribbon public preschools are located in North Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in North Dakota?
North Dakota blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).

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