For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,762 students in Morton County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Morton County, ND are Red Trail Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Glen Ullin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morton 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 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Morton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Morton County (2025)
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 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Glen Ullin Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6508 Hwy 49
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
(701) 348-3590
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
(701) 348-3590
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
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 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
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: 24%
Rank: #66.
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 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 4th St
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Morton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 Fannie St
Almont, ND 58520
(701) 843-7213
Almont, ND 58520
(701) 843-7213
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
309 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9531
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9531
Gr: PK | 28 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Morton-sioux Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
310 Elm Ave
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Roughrider Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
400 Church Ave
Hebron, ND 58638
(701) 471-2647
Hebron, ND 58638
(701) 471-2647
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-5796
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 Morton County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Morton County, ND include Red Trail Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Glen Ullin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Morton County?
7 public preschools are located in Morton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morton County?
Morton County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Morton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Morton County include: Red Trail Elementary School vs. Mary Stark Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School vs. Custer Elementary School, Custer Elementary School vs. Lewis And Clark Elementary School
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