For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 288 students in Griggs County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Griggs County, ND are Midkota Elementary School and Griggs County Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Griggs County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Griggs County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Griggs County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midkota Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Curtis Ave W
Binford, ND 58416
(701) 676-2511
Binford, ND 58416
(701) 676-2511
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Griggs County Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1207 Foster Ave Ne
Cooperstown, ND 58425
(701) 797-3114
Cooperstown, ND 58425
(701) 797-3114
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Griggs County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Griggs County, ND include Midkota Elementary School and Griggs County Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Griggs County?
2 public preschools are located in Griggs County.
What is the racial composition of students in Griggs County?
Griggs County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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