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Best Grand Forks Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,510 students in Grand Forks, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grand Forks, ND are J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Century Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Forks, 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 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Grand Forks have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Grand Forks, ND (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3000 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 43rd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 787-4359
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3351 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
809 22nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 13th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 S 20th St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Winship Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1412 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2325
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Lake Agassiz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Stanford Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2275
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1009 N 3rd St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grand Forks, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grand Forks, ND include J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Century Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grand Forks?
10 public preschools are located in Grand Forks.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Forks?
Grand Forks public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Grand Forks are often viewed compared to one another?

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