For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 547 students in Mchenry County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mchenry County, ND are Velva Elementary School, Tgu-granville Elementary School and Tgu-towner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Mchenry County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Mchenry County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Velva Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Velva, ND 58790
(701) 338-2022
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Tgu-granville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 6th St Sw
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Granville, ND 58741
(701) 728-6641
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Tgu-towner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 2nd St Se
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Towner, ND 58788
(701) 537-5414
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Mchenry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
706 3rd St W
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Anamoose, ND 58710
(701) 465-3258
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
411 Main
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Drake, ND 58736
(701) 465-3732
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mchenry County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mchenry County, ND include Velva Elementary School, Tgu-granville Elementary School and Tgu-towner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mchenry County?
4 public preschools are located in Mchenry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% 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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