For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,669 students in Minot, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Minot, ND are South Prairie Elementary School, Perkett Elementary School and John Hoeven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minot, 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 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Minot have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Minot, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 177th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 722-3537
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Perkett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 5th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4680
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
John Hoeven Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 13th St Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 418-1600
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 418-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 25th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4590
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 17th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4595
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4595
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Nedrose Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Hwy 2 E
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 838-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2215 8th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4665
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4665
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 16th St Nw
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4610
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 8th St Ne
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4685
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 857-4685
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 17th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4695
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 857-4695
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Minot, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Minot, ND include South Prairie Elementary School, Perkett Elementary School and John Hoeven Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Minot?
10 public preschools are located in Minot.
What is the racial composition of students in Minot?
Minot public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Minot are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Minot include: Lewis And Clark Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School vs. Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Edison Elementary School vs. Bel Air Elementary School
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