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Best Grand Forks Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,514 students in Grand Forks, ND (there are 5 private schools, serving 385 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Grand Forks, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Forks, ND are J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Schroeder Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Forks, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Grand Forks have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Grand Forks, ND (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3000 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 43rd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 787-4359
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Schroeder Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 N 4th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2375
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3351 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
South Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1999 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2345
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
809 22nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Red River High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2211 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 13th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 S 20th St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Community Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Stanford Rd Ste B
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Winship Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1412 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2325
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Lake Agassiz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Stanford Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2275
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1009 N 3rd St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Forks Virtual High School
2400 47th Avenue S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2200
Rank: n/an/a
School For The Blind
500 Stanford Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2700

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Grand Forks, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Forks, ND include J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and Schroeder Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grand Forks?
18 public schools are located in Grand Forks.
What percentage of students in Grand Forks go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Grand Forks are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Forks?
Grand Forks public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grand Forks are often viewed compared to one another?

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