For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,236 students in 58102, ND.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 58102, ND are Longfellow Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Ben Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 58102 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 58102, ND have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58102, ND Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 29th Ave Ne
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1725 N Broadway
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5400
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5400
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Ben Franklin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1420 8th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-3600
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #44.
Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 3rd St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-4600
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-4600
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2930 8th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5200
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5200
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 N 29th St
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5100
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5100
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
415 North 4th Street
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
58102, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fargo Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
415 4th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1012
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-1012
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1026 10th St North
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Grades: 3-5
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 58102, ND?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 58102, ND include Longfellow Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Ben Franklin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 58102?
7 public elementary schools are located in 58102.
What is the racial composition of students in 58102?
58102 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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