For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 202 students in Ramsey County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Ramsey County, ND are Edmore Elementary School, School For The Deaf Pk-8 and Starkweather Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, 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 Ramsey County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Ramsey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edmore Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 N Main Street
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Edmore, ND 58330
(701) 644-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
School For The Deaf Pk-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 College Drive N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Starkweather Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Minnie H Kindergarten Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 College Drive S
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7670
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7670
Grades: PK-K
| 151 students
Ramsey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
205 16th St Nw
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7650
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lake Region Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
801 5th Ave Se
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7690
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School For The Deaf 9-12 (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1401 College Dr North
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ramsey County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Ramsey County, ND include Edmore Elementary School, School For The Deaf Pk-8 and Starkweather Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ramsey County?
4 public preschools are located in Ramsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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