For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 355 students in Mckenzie County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mckenzie County, ND are Alexander Elementary School and Mandaree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckenzie County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Mckenzie County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Mckenzie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Delaney St
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Alexander, ND 58831
(701) 828-3334
Gr: PK-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Mandaree Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd St Nw
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Mckenzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 589
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Watford City, ND 58854
(701) 863-6720
Gr: K-6 | 17 students
Po Box 488
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Mandaree, ND 58757
(701) 759-3311
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mckenzie County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mckenzie County, ND include Alexander Elementary School and Mandaree Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mckenzie County?
2 public preschools are located in Mckenzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckenzie County?
Mckenzie County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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