For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 623 students in Traill County, ND. The top ranked public preschools in Traill County, ND are Central Valley Elementary School, Peter Boe Jr Elementary School and Hillsboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Traill County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Traill County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Traill County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Peter Boe Jr Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 2nd St Nw
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2116
Mayville, ND 58257
(701) 788-2116
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 4th St Se
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Hillsboro, ND 58045
(701) 636-4711
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Traill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gst Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 Arnold Ave
Portland, ND 58274
(701) 788-2004
Portland, ND 58274
(701) 788-2004
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Traill County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Traill County, ND include Central Valley Elementary School, Peter Boe Jr Elementary School and Hillsboro Elementary School. Traill County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Dakota.
How many public preschools are located in Traill County?
3 public preschools are located in Traill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Traill County?
Traill County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% 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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