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Best Downtown Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 510 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo, ND.

The top ranked public schools in Downtown are Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School, Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy and Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo, ND public schools have an score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo, ND (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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1417 6th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4400

Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
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700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000

Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #33.

Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
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700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000

Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo, ND?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo, ND include Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School, Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy and Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo?

3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo?

the neighborhood of Downtown, Fargo public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).