For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 267 students in Burke County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Burke County, ND are Burke Central Elementary School, Powers Lake Elementary School and Bowbells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Burke County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burke Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Powers Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Bowbells Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Grades: PK-6
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Burke County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Burke County, ND include Burke Central Elementary School, Powers Lake Elementary School and Bowbells Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Burke County?
3 public preschools are located in Burke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County?
Burke County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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