Top 10 Best Grand Forks County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 9,167 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 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Grand Forks County, ND are Larimore Elementary School, Manvel Elementary School and Nathan Twining 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 39% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Grand Forks County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Larimore Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 Clark Ave
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2249
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Manvel Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 Oldham Ave
Manvel, ND 58256
(701) 696-2212
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Nathan Twining Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Discovery Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 43rd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 787-4359
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Northwood Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Trojan Rd
Northwood, ND 58267
(701) 587-5221
Grades: K-6
| 197 students
Rank: #77.
Nathan Twining Middle School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1422 N Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #88.
Community Alternative High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Stanford Rd Ste B
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #99.
Thompson High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Grades: 7-12
| 265 students
Rank: #1010.
Red River High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2211 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,054 students
Rank: #1111.
Schroeder Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
Rank: #1212.
South Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1999 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2345
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1313.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 13th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1016 S 20th St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Thompson Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278
(701) 599-2765
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #1616.
Northwood High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
420 Trojan Rd
Northwood, ND 58267
(701) 587-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 137 students
Rank: #1717.
Central High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 N 4th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2375
Grades: 9-12
| 1,138 students
Rank: #1818.
Viking Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
809 22nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #1919.
Century Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3351 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #2020.
Phoenix Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Larimore High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Booth Ave
Larimore, ND 58251
(701) 343-2366
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Wilder Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1009 N 3rd St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #2323.
Valley Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2360
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: #2424.
Emerado Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Main St
Emerado, ND 58228
(701) 594-5125
Grades: PK-8
| 99 students
Rank: #2525.
Lake Agassiz Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Stanford Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2275
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #2626.
Winship Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1412 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2325
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
School For The Blind
500 Stanford Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2700
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grand Forks County, ND

Grand Forks County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1238 Louisiana St
Grand Forks Afb, ND 58204
(701) 787-5000
Grades: PK-3
| 217 students
4068 35th Ave Ne
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 865-4112
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 787-4872
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 746-2230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Inkster, ND 58244
(701) 869-2432
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
615 N 25th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2310
Grades: K-5
| 55 students

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, Manvel Elementary School and Nathan Twining Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grand Forks County, ND?
27 public schools are located in Grand Forks County, ND.
What percentage of students in Grand Forks County, ND go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Grand Forks County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Forks County, ND?
Grand Forks County, ND public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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