For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 563 students in Pembina County, ND. The top ranked public preschools in Pembina County, ND are North Border-walhalla Elementary School, North Border-pembina Elementary School and Cavalier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pembina County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Pembina County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Pembina County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Border-walhalla Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 10th St
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
North Border-pembina Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 S 3rd St
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Cavalier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main St E
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
Drayton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 S 5th St
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 121 students
Pembina County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 410
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
318 Madison Ave
Neche, ND 58265
(701) 886-7604
Neche, ND 58265
(701) 886-7604
Grades: PK-6
| 68 students
Pembina Spec Ed Cooperative (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
106b Division Ave N
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8080
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424
Grades: PK-6
| 20 students
375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
4013 Euclid Ave
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pembina County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Pembina County, ND include North Border-walhalla Elementary School, North Border-pembina Elementary School and Cavalier Elementary School. Pembina County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Dakota.
How many public preschools are located in Pembina County?
4 public preschools are located in Pembina County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pembina County?
Pembina County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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