For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 458 students in Burleigh County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Burleigh County, ND are Naughton Elementary School, Sterling Elementary School and Apple Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burleigh County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Burleigh County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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).
Best Public Preschools in Burleigh County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Naughton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9101 123rd Ave Ne
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Mckenzie St
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Apple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 93rd St Se
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-7349
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-7349
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Wing Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 4th Ave E
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4400
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4400
Gr: PK | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Burleigh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20100 Soo Ave
Baldwin, ND 58521
(701) 255-4363
Baldwin, ND 58521
(701) 255-4363
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Bismarck Career Academy (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1221 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Bismarck Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1200 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Burleigh County Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
4007 State St Ste 101
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Missouri River Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
128 Soo Line Drive Ste 102
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Gr: K-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
406 South Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Gr: K-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
523 N 21st St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Burleigh County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Burleigh County, ND include Naughton Elementary School, Sterling Elementary School and Apple Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Burleigh County?
4 public preschools are located in Burleigh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burleigh County?
Burleigh County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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