For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 391 students in Bismarck, ND.
The top ranked public preschool in Bismarck, ND is Naughton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bismarck, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Bismarck have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Bismarck, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Naughton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9101 123rd Ave Ne
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4400
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4400
Gr: PK | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Bismarck, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bismarck Career Academy (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1221 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Bismarck Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1200 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Burleigh County Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
4007 State St Ste 101
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Missouri River Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
128 Soo Line Drive Ste 102
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Gr: K-6 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
406 South Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Gr: K-6 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
523 N 21st St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bismarck, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Bismarck, ND include Naughton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bismarck?
2 public preschools are located in Bismarck.
What is the racial composition of students in Bismarck?
Bismarck public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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