For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 995 students in Williams County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Williams County, ND are Grenora Elementary School, Ray Elementary School and Lewis And Clark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williams County, 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 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Williams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Williams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grenora Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Robinson St
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Grenora, ND 58845
(701) 694-2711
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
224 2nd Ave W
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Ray, ND 58849
(701) 568-3301
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 17th Ave W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-6331
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Benson St
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3441
Tioga, ND 58852
(701) 664-3441
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Eight Mile Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 1st St E
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Trenton, ND 58853
(701) 774-8221
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Hagan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 29th St
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-4960
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
501 14th St W
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 572-5618
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Williams County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Williams County, ND include Grenora Elementary School, Ray Elementary School and Lewis And Clark Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Williams County?
5 public preschools are located in Williams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Williams County?
Williams County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Williams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Williams County include: Ray Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Grenora Elementary School vs. Ray Elementary School, Grenora Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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