For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 868 students in the neighborhood of Carl Ben, Fargo, ND.
The top ranked public schools in Carl Ben are Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and Dakota High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Carl Ben, Fargo, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Carl Ben, Fargo, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 13th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2800
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3100
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3100
Grades: PK
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carl Ben, Fargo, ND?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carl Ben, Fargo, ND include Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and Dakota High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carl Ben, Fargo?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carl Ben, Fargo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Carl Ben, Fargo?
the neighborhood of Carl Ben, Fargo public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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