For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,651 students in 58201, ND.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 58201 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 58201, ND have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58201, ND Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 Cherry St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2265
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 43rd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 787-4359
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 787-4359
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
South Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1999 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2345
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2345
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3351 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2440
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Schroeder Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #66.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 4th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2240
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1016 S 20th St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2250
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 13th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2285
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Viking Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
809 22nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 58201, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 58201, ND include J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School and South Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 58201?
9 public elementary schools are located in 58201.
What is the racial composition of students in 58201?
58201 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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