Best Public Preschools in Pembina County (2026)

Best Pembina County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 563 students in Pembina County, ND. The top-ranked public preschools in Pembina County, ND are North Border-walhalla Elementary School, North Border-pembina Elementary School and Drayton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pembina County, ND public preschools have an score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Pembina County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Pembina County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

North Border-walhalla Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
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605 10th St
Walhalla, ND 58282
(701) 549-3751

Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

North Border-pembina Elementary School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
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155 S 3rd St
Pembina, ND 58271
(701) 825-6261

Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #33.

Drayton Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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108 S 5th St
Drayton, ND 58225
(701) 454-3324

Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #44.

Cavalier Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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300 Main St E
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417

Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pembina County, ND

Pembina County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Cavalier Middle School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 410
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8417

Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 7%

Neche High School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 50
Neche, ND 58265
(701) 886-7604

Gr: 7-12 | 47 students

North Border-neche Elementary School (Closed 2023)

318 Madison Ave
Neche, ND 58265
(701) 886-7604

Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Pembina Spec Ed Cooperative (Closed 2020)

Special Education School

106b Division Ave N
Cavalier, ND 58220
(701) 265-8080

Saint Thomas Elementary School (Closed 2023)

375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424

Gr: PK-6 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Saint Thomas High School (Closed 2023)

375 Heritage
Saint Thomas, ND 58276
(701) 257-6424

Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4013 Euclid Ave
Crystal, ND 58222
(701) 657-2163

Gr: K-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pembina County, ND?

The top-ranked public preschools in Pembina County, ND include North Border-walhalla Elementary School, North Border-pembina Elementary School and Drayton Elementary School. Pembina County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Dakota.

How many public preschools are located in Pembina County?

4 public preschools are located in Pembina County.

What is the racial composition of students in Pembina County?

Pembina County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).