For the 2026 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 Drayton 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 43% (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 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pembina County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Border-walhalla Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
605 10th St
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Cavalier Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main St E
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 Drayton 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 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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