Top 10 Best 58201 North Dakota Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,822 students in 58201, ND (there are 4 private schools, serving 194 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 58201, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 58201, ND are J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58201 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58201, ND have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best 58201, ND Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3000 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3300 43rd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 787-4359
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
South Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1999 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2345
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3351 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Red River High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2211 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #66.
Schroeder Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 S 20th St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 13th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
809 22nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 58201, ND?
The top ranked public schools in 58201, ND include J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and South Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 58201?
10 public schools are located in 58201.
What percentage of students in 58201 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 58201 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58201?
58201 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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