For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 202 students in Ramsey County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ramsey County, ND are School For The Deaf Pk-8, Starkweather Elementary School and Minnie H Kindergarten Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ramsey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School For The Deaf Pk-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 College Drive N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 665-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Starkweather Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Main Street
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Starkweather, ND 58377
(701) 292-4381
Gr: PK-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Minnie H Kindergarten Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 College Drive S
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7670
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-7670
Gr: PK-K | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ramsey County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ramsey County, ND include School For The Deaf Pk-8, Starkweather Elementary School and Minnie H Kindergarten Center.
How many public preschools are located in Ramsey County?
4 public preschools are located in Ramsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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