Best Mandan Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,453 students in Mandan, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Mandan, ND are Red Trail Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Custer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mandan, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Mandan have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Mandan, ND (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4801 37th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 8th Ave Ne
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 14th St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Mary Stark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 8th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mandan, North Dakota

Mandan, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
309 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9531
Gr: PK | 28 students Minority enrollment: 14%
406 4th St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-1107
Gr: 6
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-5796
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Mandan, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Mandan, ND include Red Trail Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Custer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mandan?
5 public preschools are located in Mandan.
What is the racial composition of students in Mandan?
Mandan public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Mandan are often viewed compared to one another?

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