Best Golden Valley County Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 170 students in Golden Valley County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Golden Valley County, ND are Lincoln Elementary School and Golva Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Golden Valley County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 1st Ave Se
Beach, ND 58621
(701) 872-4253
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Golva Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Terrell Ave
Golva, ND 58632
(701) 872-3674
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Golden Valley County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Golden Valley County, ND include Lincoln Elementary School and Golva Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Golden Valley County?
2 public preschools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% 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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