For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 431 students in Bismarck, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bismarck, ND are Naughton Elementary School and Apple Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bismarck, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Bismarck have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bismarck, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Apple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 93rd St Se
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-7349
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-7349
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4400
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-4400
Gr: PK | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bismarck, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bismarck, ND include Naughton Elementary School and Apple Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bismarck?
3 public preschools are located in Bismarck.
What is the racial composition of students in Bismarck?
Bismarck public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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