For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 270 students in Burke County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Burke County, ND are Powers Lake Elementary School, Burke Central Elementary School and Bowbells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Burke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powers Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Railroad Ave E
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Powers Lake, ND 58773
(701) 464-5432
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Burke Central Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Lignite, ND 58752
(701) 933-2821
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Bowbells Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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What are the top-ranked public preschools in Burke County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Burke County, ND include Powers Lake Elementary School, Burke Central Elementary School and Bowbells Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Burke County?
3 public preschools are located in Burke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County?
Burke County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).