For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 280 students in Nelson County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Nelson County, ND are Dakota Prairie Elementary School and Lakota Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Nelson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Nyhus Ave
Mcville, ND 58254
(701) 322-4771
Mcville, ND 58254
(701) 322-4771
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Lakota Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
316 E Ave East
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2955
Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 247-2955
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nelson County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Nelson County, ND include Dakota Prairie Elementary School and Lakota Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nelson County?
2 public preschools are located in Nelson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?
Nelson County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% 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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