For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,254 students in 58103, ND (there are 5 private schools, serving 820 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 58103, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 58103, ND are Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School, Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy and South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58103 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58103, ND have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58103, ND Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1417 6th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4400
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4400
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
South High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1840 15th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 910 students
Rank: #44.
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 13th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2120 9th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4900
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4900
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Rank: #77.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1729 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4800
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4800
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Education Clapp Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3131 S 28th St
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2900
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2900
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Willow Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 15th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 356-8360
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 356-8360
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1010.
Dakota High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2800
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 4th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4700
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4700
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3100
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3100
Grades: PK
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
58103, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Grades: 6-7
| 1,043 students
1035 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
424 9th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 241-4858
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 241-4858
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
555 8th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Grades: K-2
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 58103, ND?
The top ranked public schools in 58103, ND include Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School, Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy and South High School.
How many public schools are located in 58103?
14 public schools are located in 58103.
What percentage of students in 58103 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 58103 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58103?
58103 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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