For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 215 students in New Salem, ND.
The top ranked public preschool in New Salem, ND is Prairie View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Salem, ND public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in New Salem have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 New Salem, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
New Salem, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Elm Ave
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
New Salem, ND 58563
(701) 843-7610
Grades: 7-12
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in New Salem, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in New Salem, ND include Prairie View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Salem?
1 public preschools are located in New Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in New Salem?
New Salem public preschools minority enrollment is 4% 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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