Best Burke County Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 270 students in Burke County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Burke County, ND are Powers Lake Elementary School and Bowbells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 Burke County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powers Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Bowbells Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Burke County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Burke County, ND include Powers Lake Elementary School and Bowbells Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Burke County?
3 public preschools are located in Burke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County?
Burke 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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