Best Schools in Fargo, ND
Fargo, ND has a total of 53 schools including 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 34 elementary schools. A total of 28,212 students attend Fargo, ND schools. On average, schools in Fargo score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fargo meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Fargo, ND
Fargo, ND has 11 high schools with 9,539 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fargo score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fargo exceed expectations.
1. Kindred High School
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Kindred 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 396 Students
2. North High School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1083 Students
3. Moorhead High School
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Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1937 Students
4. Fargo Davies High School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1363 Students
5. Central Cass High School
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Central Cass 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
6. South High School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 961 Students
7. West Fargo Sheyenne High School
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West Fargo 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1473 Students
8. Dakota High School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students
9. Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 42 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fargo, ND
Fargo, ND has 7 middle schools with 7,072 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fargo score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fargo meet expectations.
1. Discovery Middle School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
2. Ben Franklin Middle School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
3. Central Cass Middle School
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Central Cass 17 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 327 Students
4. Cheney Middle School
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West Fargo 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
5. Liberty Middle School
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West Fargo 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1102 Students
6. Horizon Middle School
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Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 2158 Students
7. Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fargo, ND
Fargo, ND has 34 elementary schools with 11,601 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fargo score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fargo don't meet expectations.
1. Kindred Elementary School
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Kindred 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 517 Students
2. Longfellow Elementary School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
3. Bennett Elementary School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 666 Students
4. Legacy Elementary School
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West Fargo 6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
5. Westside Elementary School
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West Fargo 6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
6. Harwood Elementary School
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West Fargo 6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 123 Students
7. Central Cass Elementary School
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Central Cass 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 396 Students
8. Independence Elementary School
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West Fargo 6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
9. Ellen Hopkins Elementary
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Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 643 Students
10. Kennedy Elementary School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fargo, ND
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fargo, ND has a total population of 126,759 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fargo, ND
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fargo, ND.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fargo, ND.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fargo, ND.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fargo, ND Internet Health Assessment.
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