For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,541 students in Minot, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Minot, ND are Bel Air Elementary School, South Prairie Elementary School and Nedrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minot, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Minot have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Minot, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 25th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4590
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4590
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Nedrose Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6900 Hwy 2 E
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
John Hoeven Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 13th St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 418-1600
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 418-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Perkett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 5th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4680
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4680
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 17th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4595
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4595
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #77.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 16th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4610
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #88.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2215 8th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4665
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4665
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 8th St Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4685
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4685
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 17th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4695
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4695
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Minot, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6621 Hwy 83 North
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-7356
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-7356
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
3800 11th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4600
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
1000 3rd St Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4605
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Minot Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
215 2nd St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4443
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Souris Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1370 20th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Minot, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Minot, ND include Bel Air Elementary School, South Prairie Elementary School and Nedrose Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Minot?
10 public preschools are located in Minot.
What is the racial composition of students in Minot?
Minot public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Minot are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Minot include: Lewis And Clark Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School vs. Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Edison Elementary School vs. Bel Air Elementary School
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