For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,762 students in Morton County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Morton County, ND are Red Trail Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Glen Ullin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morton County, 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 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Morton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Morton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4801 37th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6508
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Glen Ullin Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6508 Hwy 49
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
(701) 348-3590
Glen Ullin, ND 58631
(701) 348-3590
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 8th Ave Ne
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6503
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 14th St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6505
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Mary Stark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 8th Ave Sw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6506
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 4th St
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7823
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Morton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 Fannie St
Almont, ND 58520
(701) 843-7213
Almont, ND 58520
(701) 843-7213
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
309 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9531
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-9531
Gr: PK | 28 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Morton-sioux Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
901 Division St Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 751-6500
310 Elm Ave
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Roughrider Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
400 Church Ave
Hebron, ND 58638
(701) 471-2647
Hebron, ND 58638
(701) 471-2647
305 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-5796
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-5796
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Morton County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Morton County, ND include Red Trail Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Glen Ullin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Morton County?
7 public preschools are located in Morton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morton County?
Morton County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Morton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Morton County include: Red Trail Elementary School vs. Mary Stark Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Custer Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Elementary School vs. Custer Elementary School
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