For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 498 students in Bottineau County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Bottineau County, ND are Bottineau Elementary School, Newburg-united Elementary School and Westhope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bottineau County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Bottineau County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Bottineau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bottineau Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Brander St
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3718
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3718
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Newburg-united Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Libbie St
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Newburg, ND 58762
(701) 272-6151
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Westhope Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 Main St
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Westhope, ND 58793
(701) 245-6444
Grades: PK-6
| 89 students
Bottineau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 8
Lansford, ND 58750
(701) 784-5522
Lansford, ND 58750
(701) 784-5522
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Peace Garden Sp Ed Student Support Services (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
309 2nd St E
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3743
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-3743
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 37
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
Po Box 37
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Willow City, ND 58384
(701) 366-4595
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bottineau County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Bottineau County, ND include Bottineau Elementary School, Newburg-united Elementary School and Westhope Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bottineau County?
3 public preschools are located in Bottineau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bottineau County?
Bottineau County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% 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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