For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 355 students in Mckenzie County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Mckenzie County, ND are Alexander Elementary School and Mandaree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckenzie County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Mckenzie County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Mckenzie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Mandaree Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Mckenzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
Po Box 488
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mckenzie County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Mckenzie County, ND include Alexander Elementary School and Mandaree Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mckenzie County?
2 public preschools are located in Mckenzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckenzie County?
Mckenzie County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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