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Best Ward County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 4,622 students in Ward County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ward County, ND are Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School, Berthold Elementary School and South Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ward County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Ward County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Ward County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 Wallace St
Burlington, ND 58722
(701) 839-7135
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Berthold Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Perkett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 5th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
John Hoeven Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 13th St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 418-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 25th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 17th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4595
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Dakota Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Eagle Way
Minot Afb, ND 58704
(701) 727-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Surrey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 2nd St Se
Surrey, ND 58785
(701) 838-3282
Gr: PK-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Nedrose Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Hwy 2 E
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Kenmare Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
623 N Central Ave
Kenmare, ND 58746
(701) 385-4688
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2215 8th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4665
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 16th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
715 8th St Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4685
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25 1st Ave Sw
Sawyer, ND 58781
(701) 624-5167
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 17th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4695
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ward County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ward County, ND include Burlington-des Lacs Elementary School, Berthold Elementary School and South Prairie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ward County?
15 public preschools are located in Ward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ward County?
Ward County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Ward County are often viewed compared to one another?

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