For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,317 students in Walsh County, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Walsh County, ND are Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople, Midway Elementary School and Park River Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walsh County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Walsh County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Walsh County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2040 Myrtle Ave
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Grades: PK-2
| 81 students
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
Park River Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Fordville-lankin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Grades: PK-8
| 36 students
Rank: #55.
Century Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1540 School Road
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grades: PK-6
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Minto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 4th St
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
Walsh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Park St
Adams, ND 58210
(701) 944-2745
Adams, ND 58210
(701) 944-2745
Grades: K-6
| 27 students
1540 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1739
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1739
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
600 5th St South
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
600 5th St South
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Po Box 127
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
1548 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
1556 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1469
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1469
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students
Po Box 126
Lankin, ND 58250
(701) 593-6232
Lankin, ND 58250
(701) 593-6232
Grades: 1-6
| 47 students
102 Nash Dr
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1891
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1891
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
North Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1540 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-3705
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-3705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Upper Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
516 Cooper Ave
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-2574
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-2574
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2040 Myrtle Ave
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Walsh County, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Walsh County, ND include Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople, Midway Elementary School and Park River Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Walsh County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Walsh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walsh County?
Walsh County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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