Best 58201 North Dakota Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,650 students in 58201, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in 58201, ND are J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Century Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 58201 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 58201, ND have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best 58201, ND Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3000 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 43rd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 787-4359
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3351 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
809 22nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 13th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 S 20th St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 58201, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in 58201, ND include J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Century Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 58201?
7 public preschools are located in 58201.
What is the racial composition of students in 58201?
58201 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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