For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 195 students in Forest River, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Forest River, ND are Midway High School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest River, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Forest River have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Forest River, ND (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midway High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Forest River, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Forest River, ND include Midway High School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Forest River?
2 public schools are located in Forest River.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest River?
Forest River public schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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