For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,003 students in Cass County, ND.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, ND are Central Cass Elementary School, Kindred Elementary School and Northern Cass Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, ND public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Dakota public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public preschool average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Cass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Cass Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Casselton, ND 58012
(701) 347-5352
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Kindred Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 1st Ave S
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Kindred, ND 58051
(701) 428-3177
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Northern Cass Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16021 18th St Se
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Hunter, ND 58048
(701) 874-2322
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 1st St
Mapleton, ND 58059
(701) 282-3833
Mapleton, ND 58059
(701) 282-3833
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Maple Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 Broadway St
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-2570
Tower City, ND 58071
(701) 749-2570
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Hope Page Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 May Ave
Page, ND 58064
(701) 668-2520
Page, ND 58064
(701) 668-2520
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
330 3rd Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2020
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2020
Gr: PK | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3100
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3100
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Gr: 6-7 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1035 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Cass County Career And Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
115 4th Ave
Davenport, ND 58021
(701) 428-3388
Davenport, ND 58021
(701) 428-3388
Gr: PK-1 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
555 8th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Gr: K-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1026 10th St North
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Gr: 3-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rural Cass Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
300 1st St
Mapleton, ND 58059
(701) 282-4538
Mapleton, ND 58059
(701) 282-4538
800 40th Ave East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 8
109 3rd St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
400 Dakota Ave Nw
Buffalo, ND 58011
(701) 633-5183
Buffalo, ND 58011
(701) 633-5183
Gr: PK-3 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
800 40th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
West Fargo Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, ND?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, ND include Central Cass Elementary School, Kindred Elementary School and Northern Cass Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cass County?
8 public preschools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public preschools average of 25% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cass County include: Central Cass Elementary School vs. Kindred Elementary School, Kindred Elementary School vs. Central Cass Elementary School
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