For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,351 students in the neighborhood of Washington, Fargo, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Washington are North High School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Washington, Fargo, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Public Schools in the neighborhood of Washington, Fargo, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Washington, Fargo, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Washington, Fargo, ND include North High School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington, Fargo?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington, Fargo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Washington, Fargo?
the neighborhood of Washington, Fargo public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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