For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 826 students in Williston, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Williston, ND are Lewis And Clark Elementary School and Hagan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williston, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Williston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Williston, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 17th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Hagan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 29th St
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Williston, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Williston, ND include Lewis And Clark Elementary School and Hagan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Williston?
3 public preschools are located in Williston.
What is the racial composition of students in Williston?
Williston public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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