For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 540 students in Barnes County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Barnes County, ND are Barnes County North Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnes County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Barnes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Barnes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnes County North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2184 101st Ave Se
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Wimbledon, ND 58492
(701) 646-6202
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-0622
Gr: PK-3 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Barnes County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Barnes County, ND include Barnes County North Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barnes County?
3 public preschools are located in Barnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes County?
Barnes County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.