For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 247 students in Oakes, ND.
The top-ranked public preschool in Oakes, ND is Oakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakes, ND public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Oakes have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Oakes, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oakes, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oakes, ND include Oakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oakes?
1 public preschools are located in Oakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakes?
Oakes public preschools minority enrollment is 18% 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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