Schools in Grand Forks, North Dakota (2025)
17 schools · 7,514 students · 17 public · median Enrollment 482.
Grand Forks, in North Dakota, has 17 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 7,514 students. By level there are 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 other; by sector 17 public.
The median Enrollment across Grand Forks's schools is 482, above the North Dakota median of 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
16 of the 17 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is J Nelson Kelly Elementary School (80.7, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Schroeder Middle School (79.7, top 10% of middle schools nationally), and South Middle School (67.1, top 50% of middle schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Red River High School (1,190 students), Central High School (1,115 students), Schroeder Middle School (569 students).
Ranked schools in Grand Forks
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Dakota.
- 181J Nelson Kelly Elementary SchoolGrand Forks · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 482 students
- 280Schroeder Middle SchoolGrand Forks · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 569 students
- 367South Middle SchoolGrand Forks · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 549 students
- 464Discovery Elementary SchoolGrand Forks · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 567 students
- 564Viking Elementary SchoolGrand Forks · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 328 students
- 663Ben Franklin Elementary SchoolGrand Forks · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 367 students
- 761Lewis and Clark Elementary SchoolGrand Forks · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 178 students
- 857Century Elementary SchoolGrand Forks · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 493 students
- 957Phoenix Elementary SchoolGrand Forks · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 235 students
- 1055Red River High SchoolGrand Forks · Public High35% Math proficiency · 1,190 students
- 1149Central High SchoolGrand Forks · Public High32% Math proficiency · 1,115 students
- 1246Wilder Elementary SchoolGrand Forks · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 184 students
- 1345Valley Middle SchoolGrand Forks · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 508 students
- 1439Lake Agassiz Elementary SchoolGrand Forks · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 464 students
- 1537Winship Elementary SchoolGrand Forks · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 212 students
- 1624Community Alternative High SchoolGrand Forks · Public High10% Math proficiency · 73 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J Nelson Kelly Elementary School Grand Forks · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80.7 Top 10% | 67% Math proficiency | 482 |
| 2 | Schroeder Middle School Grand Forks · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 79.7 Top 10% | 56% Math proficiency | 569 |
| 3 | South Middle School Grand Forks · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 67.1 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 549 |
| 4 | Discovery Elementary School Grand Forks · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.1 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 5 | Viking Elementary School Grand Forks · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 6 | Ben Franklin Elementary School Grand Forks · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 7 | Lewis and Clark Elementary School Grand Forks · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 60.7 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 178 |
| 8 | Century Elementary School Grand Forks · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.0 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 493 |
| 9 | Phoenix Elementary School Grand Forks · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.6 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 10 | Red River High School Grand Forks · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 54.5 Top 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,190 |
| 11 | Central High School Grand Forks · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 48.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,115 |
| 12 | Wilder Elementary School Grand Forks · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 184 |
| 13 | Valley Middle School Grand Forks · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 508 |
| 14 | Lake Agassiz Elementary School Grand Forks · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 464 |
| 15 | Winship Elementary School Grand Forks · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 36.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 212 |
| 16 | Community Alternative High School Grand Forks · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 23.9 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 73 |
Other schools in Grand Forks
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Grand Forks side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Grand Forks?
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Grand Forks with a Success Index (US) of 80.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Grand Forks?
Grand Forks has 17 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 other) educating 7,514 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Grand Forks?
The median Enrollment across schools in Grand Forks is 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.