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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Grand Forks County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 9,270 students in Grand Forks County, ND (there are 6 private schools, serving 403 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Grand Forks County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Forks County, ND are Larimore Elementary School, J Nelson Kelly Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Forks County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Grand Forks County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Larimore Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 Clark Ave
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2249
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Nathan Twining Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Nathan Twining Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 Trojan Rd
Northwood, ND 58267
(701) 587-5221
Gr: K-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Thompson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Manvel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Larimore High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Booth Ave
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2366
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Northwood High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
420 Trojan Rd
Northwood, ND 58267
(701) 587-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
Emerado Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Main St
Emerado, ND 58228
(701) 594-5125
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
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 County, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Forks County, ND include Larimore Elementary School, J Nelson Kelly Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grand Forks County?
27 public schools are located in Grand Forks County.
What percentage of students in Grand Forks County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Grand Forks County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Forks County?
Grand Forks County public schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?

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