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Best Richland County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 717 students in Richland County, ND. The top-ranked public preschools in Richland County, ND are Hankinson Elementary School, Richland Elementary School and Wyndmere Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Richland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hankinson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
415 1st Ave Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7516
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
106 Broadway
Abercrombie, ND 58001
(701) 553-8321
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Wyndmere Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Date Ave
Wyndmere, ND 58081
(701) 439-2287
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 E Main Ave
Fairmount, ND 58030
(701) 474-5469
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Lidgerwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28 3rd Ave Se
Lidgerwood, ND 58053
(701) 538-7341
Gr: PK-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
508 9 St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-3050
Gr: PK-K | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Richland County, ND

Richland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 2
Mantador, ND 58058
(701) 242-8266
Gr: K-6 | 11 students
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
102 6th St Se
Hankinson, ND 58041
(701) 242-7031
2101 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-8701
Wahpeton Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
508 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Richland County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Richland County, ND include Hankinson Elementary School, Richland Elementary School and Wyndmere Elementary School. Richland County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Dakota.
How many public preschools are located in Richland County?
6 public preschools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% 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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