Best 58078 North Dakota Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,486 students in 58078, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 58078 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 58078, ND have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best 58078, ND Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5150 9th St W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-3740
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
945 7th Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2110
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2001
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3420 9th St W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2130
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
117 6th Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2100
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 26th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-5221
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Cheney Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 17th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2090
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Brooks Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 22nd Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-8310
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 10th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2030
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 36th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2671
Gr: 6-8 | 1,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
L E Berger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
631 4th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2010
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 499-1055
Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 58078, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 58078, ND include Legacy Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 58078?
12 public elementary schools are located in 58078.
What is the racial composition of students in 58078?
58078 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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