For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,294 students in Walsh County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Walsh County, ND are Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople, Park River Area Elementary School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walsh County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Walsh County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Walsh County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2040 Myrtle Ave
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Gr: PK-2 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Park River Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Fordville-lankin Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Minto Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 4th St
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1540 School Road
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Walsh County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Park St
Adams, ND 58210
(701) 944-2745
Adams, ND 58210
(701) 944-2745
Gr: K-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
1540 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1739
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1739
Gr: PK-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
600 5th St South
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Po Box 127
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1548 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
1556 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1469
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1469
Gr: 7-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Po Box 126
Lankin, ND 58250
(701) 593-6232
Lankin, ND 58250
(701) 593-6232
Gr: 1-6 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
102 Nash Dr
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1891
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1891
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
North Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1540 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-3705
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-3705
Upper Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
516 Cooper Ave
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-2574
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-2574
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Walsh County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Walsh County, ND include Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople, Park River Area Elementary School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Walsh County?
6 public preschools are located in Walsh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walsh County?
Walsh County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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