For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,556 students in 58203, ND (there are 1 private school, serving 180 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 58203, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 58203, ND are Central High School, Community Alternative High School and Winship Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58203 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58203, ND have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58203, ND Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 N 4th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2375
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2375
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Community Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Stanford Rd Ste B
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2777
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Winship Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1412 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2325
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2325
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Lake Agassiz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Stanford Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2275
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2275
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2360
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1009 N 3rd St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2320
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 58203, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in 58203, ND include Central High School, Community Alternative High School and Winship Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 58203?
7 public schools are located in 58203.
What percentage of students in 58203 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 58203 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58203?
58203 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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