For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 210 students in Towner County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschool in Towner County, ND is North Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towner County, ND public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Towner County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Towner County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Towner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 3rd Ave W
Bisbee, ND 58317
(701) 656-3536
Bisbee, ND 58317
(701) 656-3536
Gr: PK-6 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
204 3rd Ave W
Bisbee, ND 58317
(701) 656-3536
Bisbee, ND 58317
(701) 656-3536
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
38 Forrest St
Rocklake, ND 58365
(701) 266-5539
Rocklake, ND 58365
(701) 266-5539
Gr: K-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
38 Forrest St
Rocklake, ND 58365
(701) 266-5539
Rocklake, ND 58365
(701) 266-5539
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
418 2nd Ave
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Cando, ND 58324
(701) 968-4416
Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Towner County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Towner County, ND include North Star Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Towner County?
1 public preschools are located in Towner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Towner County?
Towner County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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