For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,317 students in Grand Forks, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Grand Forks, ND are J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Century Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Forks, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Grand Forks have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Grand Forks, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 43rd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 787-4359
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 787-4359
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3351 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2440
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1016 S 20th St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2250
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 13th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
809 22nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #88.
Winship Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1412 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2325
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2325
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Agassiz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Stanford Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2275
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2275
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1009 N 3rd St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2320
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Grand Forks, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grand Forks Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 787-4872
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 787-4872
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Grand Forks Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 746-2230
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 746-2230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
615 N 25th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2310
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2310
Grades: K-5
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Grand Forks, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Grand Forks, ND include J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Century Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grand Forks?
10 public preschools are located in Grand Forks.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Forks?
Grand Forks public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Grand Forks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grand Forks include: Wilder Elementary School vs. Winship Elementary School, Viking Elementary School vs. J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School vs. J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
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