For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 50 students in 58231, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 58231, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 58231, ND are Fordville-lankin High School and Fordville-lankin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58231 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58231, ND have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58231, ND Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordville-lankin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Fordville-lankin Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
58231, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 127
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 58231, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in 58231, ND include Fordville-lankin High School and Fordville-lankin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 58231?
2 public schools are located in 58231.
What percentage of students in 58231 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 58231 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58231?
58231 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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