For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,308 students in 58102, ND (there are 2 private schools, serving 856 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 58102, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 58102, ND are Longfellow Elementary School, North High School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58102 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58102, ND have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58102, ND Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20 29th Ave Ne
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
North High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 17th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-2400
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1725 N Broadway
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5400
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5400
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Ben Franklin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1420 8th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-3600
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2930 8th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5200
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5200
Gr: K-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 3rd St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-4600
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-4600
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 N 29th St
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5100
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5100
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
58102, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 58102, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in 58102, ND include Longfellow Elementary School, North High School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 58102?
7 public schools are located in 58102.
What percentage of students in 58102 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 58102 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58102?
58102 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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