For the 2024 school year, there are 14 blue ribbon public preschools serving 3,672 students in North Dakota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in North Dakota are Manvel Elementary School, Central Valley Elementary School and Kindred Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Dakota blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in North Dakota (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manvel Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Central Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Buxton, ND 58218
(701) 847-2220
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Kindred Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 1st Ave S
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3388
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3388
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
William S Gussner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Taylor-richardton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
306 Ertel Ave
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Grades: PK-4
| 136 students
Rank: #66.
Wyndmere Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Date Ave
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bob Callies Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 2nd Ave Ne
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2213
Garrison, ND 58540
(701) 463-2213
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Carrington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 3rd Ave S
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-2739
Carrington, ND 58421
(701) 652-2739
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #99.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 Broadway
Abercrombie, ND 58001
(701) 553-8321
Abercrombie, ND 58001
(701) 553-8321
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #1010.
New Rockford-sheyenne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
437 1st Ave N
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
New Rockford, ND 58356
(701) 947-5036
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Rank: #1111.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #1212.
Badlands Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd St Se
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 444-3626
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1313.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in North Dakota?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in North Dakota include Manvel Elementary School, Central Valley Elementary School and Kindred Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in North Dakota?
14 blue ribbon public preschools are located in North Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in North Dakota?
North Dakota blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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