For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 458 students in Burleigh County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Burleigh County, ND are Naughton Elementary School, Sterling Elementary School and Wing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burleigh 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 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Burleigh County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Burleigh County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Naughton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9101 123rd Ave Ne
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 673-3119
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Mckenzie St
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Sterling, ND 58572
(701) 387-4413
Grades: PK-8
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Wing Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 4th Ave E
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Wing, ND 58494
(701) 943-2319
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
Burleigh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20100 Soo Ave
Baldwin, ND 58521
(701) 255-4363
Baldwin, ND 58521
(701) 255-4363
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Bismarck Career Academy (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1221 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bismarck Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
806 N Washington St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4028
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bismarck Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1200 College Dr
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 323-4340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burleigh County Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
4007 State St Ste 101
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-6299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Missouri River Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
128 Soo Line Drive Ste 102
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 751-4041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 408
Regan, ND 58477
(701) 286-6844
Regan, ND 58477
(701) 286-6844
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-3450
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
406 South Anderson St
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 323-4230
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
523 N 21st St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4250
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Burleigh County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Burleigh County, ND include Naughton Elementary School, Sterling Elementary School and Wing Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Burleigh County?
4 public preschools are located in Burleigh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burleigh County?
Burleigh County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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