For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 732 students in 58074, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 58074, ND are Wahpeton Middle School and Wahpeton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 58074 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 58074, ND have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58074, ND Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahpeton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1265 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-6687
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Wahpeton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1235 12th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-8328
Grades: 1-5
| 457 students
58074, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wahpeton Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
508 9th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Wahpeton, ND 58074
(701) 642-5499
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 58074, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 58074, ND include Wahpeton Middle School and Wahpeton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 58074?
2 public elementary schools are located in 58074.
What is the racial composition of students in 58074?
58074 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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