For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 280 students in Nelson County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nelson County, ND are Dakota Prairie Elementary School and Lakota Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nelson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Nyhus Ave
Mcville, ND 58254
(701) 322-4771
Mcville, ND 58254
(701) 322-4771
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lakota Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
316 E Ave East
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2955
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2955
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nelson County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nelson County, ND include Dakota Prairie Elementary School and Lakota Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nelson County?
2 public preschools are located in Nelson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?
Nelson County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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