For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,420 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 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mandan, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4801 37th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 8th Ave Ne
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 14th St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Mary Stark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 8th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mandan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mandan include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Custer Elementary School, Red Trail Elementary School vs. Mary Stark Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School vs. Custer Elementary School
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