For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 367 students in Dickey County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Dickey County, ND are Oakes Elementary School and Ellendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickey County, ND 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 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Dickey County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Dickey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3234
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 1st St N
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Ellendale, ND 58436
(701) 349-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Dickey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southeast Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
924 S 7th St
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Oakes, ND 58474
(701) 742-3248
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dickey County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Dickey County, ND include Oakes Elementary School and Ellendale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dickey County?
2 public preschools are located in Dickey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickey County?
Dickey County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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