For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,763 students in 58078, ND (there are , serving 250 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 58078, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 58078, ND are Legacy Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 58078 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 58078, ND have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 58078, ND Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5150 9th St W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-3740
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-3740
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
945 7th Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2110
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2110
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2001
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2001
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3420 9th St W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2130
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2130
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
117 6th Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2100
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2100
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 26th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-5221
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-5221
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Cheney Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 17th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2090
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2090
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Brooks Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 22nd Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-8310
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-8310
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
West Fargo High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 9th St E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2050
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 40th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 10th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2030
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2030
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 36th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2671
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2671
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
L E Berger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
631 4th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2010
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2010
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
330 3rd Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2020
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2020
Gr: PK | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
311 1st Avenue East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2008
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 499-1055
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 499-1055
Gr: K-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 36%
58078, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cass County Career And Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
800 40th Ave East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 8
109 3rd St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
800 40th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
West Fargo Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 58078, ND?
The top ranked public schools in 58078, ND include Legacy Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in 58078?
17 public schools are located in 58078.
What percentage of students in 58078 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 58078 are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 58078?
58078 public schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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