For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 376 students in Sargent County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sargent County, ND are Sargent Central Elementary School and North Sargent Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sargent County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Sargent County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sargent County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sargent Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 5th St Sw
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Forman, ND 58032
(701) 724-3205
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
North Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 1st St Sw
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gwinner, ND 58040
(701) 678-2492
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sargent County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sargent County, ND include Sargent Central Elementary School and North Sargent Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sargent County?
4 public preschools are located in Sargent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sargent County?
Sargent County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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