For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 625 students in Stark County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Stark County, ND are South Heart Elementary School, Taylor-richardton Elementary School and Belfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Stark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Heart Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 4th St Nw
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
South Heart, ND 58655
(701) 677-5671
Gr: PK-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Taylor-richardton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Ertel Ave
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Taylor, ND 58656
(701) 974-3585
Gr: PK-4 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Belfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 3rd St Ne
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Belfield, ND 58622
(701) 575-4275
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
107 3rd Ave Se
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 227-3010
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 227-3010
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Stark County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
402 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0020
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0020
Gr: 7-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Dickinson Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
444 4th St W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0002
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0002
307 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 456-0010
Gr: 6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
West River Student Services (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
623 State Ave Suite D
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-1257
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-1257
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Stark County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Stark County, ND include South Heart Elementary School, Taylor-richardton Elementary School and Belfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stark County?
4 public preschools are located in Stark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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