For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 564 students in Benson County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Benson County, ND are Leeds Elementary School, Maddock Elementary School and Minnewaukan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Benson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Benson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
530 1st St Se
Leeds, ND 58346
(701) 466-2461
Leeds, ND 58346
(701) 466-2461
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Maddock Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
909 1st St
Maddock, ND 58348
(701) 438-2531
Maddock, ND 58348
(701) 438-2531
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Minnewaukan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4675 Hwy 281 N
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
(701) 473-5306
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Warwick Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 4th Ave
Warwick, ND 58381
(701) 294-2561
Warwick, ND 58381
(701) 294-2561
Gr: PK-4 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Oberon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 A St N
Oberon, ND 58357
(701) 798-2231
Oberon, ND 58357
(701) 798-2231
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
7268 Highway 57 W
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1400
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1400
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Benson County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Totten Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
Hwy 57 S
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1433
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1433
Highway 2, West, P.o. Box 199
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1439
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1439
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Benson County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Benson County, ND include Leeds Elementary School, Maddock Elementary School and Minnewaukan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Benson County?
6 public preschools are located in Benson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson County?
Benson County public preschools minority enrollment is 67% 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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