For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 154 students in Sioux County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sioux County, ND are Selfridge Elementary School and Cannon Ball Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Sioux County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Sioux County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selfridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 2nd Ave S
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Selfridge, ND 58568
(701) 422-3353
Gr: PK-5 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Cannon Ball Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7080 8th Ave
Cannon Ball, ND 58528
(701) 854-3341
Cannon Ball, ND 58528
(701) 854-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Gr: PK | 9 students
Sioux County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 428
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3899
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3899
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Ft Yates Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-9010
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-9010
9189 Highway 24, Po Box 377
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-2142
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-2142
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sioux County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sioux County, ND include Selfridge Elementary School and Cannon Ball Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sioux County?
3 public preschools are located in Sioux County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County?
Sioux County public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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