Best Mclean County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 903 students in Mclean County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Mclean County, ND are Bob Callies Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School and Washburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclean County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Mclean County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Mclean County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bob Callies Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 2nd Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2213
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
504 Dakota Ave
Wilton, ND 58579
(701) 734-6331
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
713 7th Street
Washburn, ND 58577
(701) 462-3221
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Turtle Lake-mercer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 3rd Ave W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
(701) 448-2365
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Max Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2855 Highway 83 Nw
Max, ND 58759
(701) 679-2685
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Mclean County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Mclean County, ND include Bob Callies Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School and Washburn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mclean County?
6 public preschools are located in Mclean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County?
Mclean County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Mclean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mclean County include: Max Elementary School vs. Bob Callies Elementary School

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