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Best Moorhead Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,571 students in Moorhead, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 790 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Moorhead, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Moorhead, MN are Moorhead Online Secondary Academy, West Central Academy-s and S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moorhead, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Moorhead have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Moorhead, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 4-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 40th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Gr: K-4 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2020 S 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Gr: K-4 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4400 24th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Gr: K-4 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Moorhead High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Moorhead Online Elementary Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: K-6
Rank: #99.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Gr: 5-8 | 2,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Robert Asp Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 N 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Gr: K-4 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 27th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 5-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc - Barnesville
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc Dgf Secondary
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead High School Career Academy
Vocational School
2800 27th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 443-4957
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Voluntary Prekindergarten
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Probstfield Center For Education
Special Education School
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Gr: PK | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Probstfield Elementary School
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Moorhead, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Moorhead, MN include Moorhead Online Secondary Academy, West Central Academy-s and S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Moorhead?
17 public schools are located in Moorhead.
What percentage of students in Moorhead go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Moorhead are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moorhead?
Moorhead public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Moorhead are often viewed compared to one another?

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