For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 111 students in Bowman County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschool in Bowman County, ND is Scranton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowman County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Bowman County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bowman County (2026-27)
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: 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%
Bowman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 250
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bowman County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bowman County, ND include Scranton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bowman County?
2 public preschools are located in Bowman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowman County?
Bowman County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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