For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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