For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 354 students in Wells County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wells County, ND are Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School and Bm Hanson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wells County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 2nd St N
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3296
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Bm Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
811 Burke Ave
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2265
Harvey, ND 58341
(701) 324-2265
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wells County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wells County, ND include Fessenden-bowdon Elementary School and Bm Hanson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wells County?
2 public preschools are located in Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County?
Wells County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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