For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 549 students in Stutsman County, ND.
The top ranked public preschools in Stutsman County, ND are William S Gussner Elementary School, Kensal Elementary School and Montpelier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stutsman County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Stutsman County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Stutsman County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William S Gussner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Kensal Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 1st Ave
Kensal, ND 58455
(701) 435-2484
Kensal, ND 58455
(701) 435-2484
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Montpelier Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
214 7th Ave
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Montpelier, ND 58472
(701) 489-3348
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Pingree-buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 3rd Ave
Buchanan, ND 58420
(701) 252-4653
Buchanan, ND 58420
(701) 252-4653
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Medina Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 School St Se
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Medina, ND 58467
(701) 486-3121
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Stutsman County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Gr: 9-12
2605 Circle Dr
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-3200
Gr: K-8
James River Spec Ed Cooperative (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376
James Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
910 12th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841
Jamestown Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Stutsman County, ND?
The top ranked public preschools in Stutsman County, ND include William S Gussner Elementary School, Kensal Elementary School and Montpelier Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stutsman County?
5 public preschools are located in Stutsman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stutsman County?
Stutsman County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
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