Best 58102 North Dakota Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,198 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 43% (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 Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best 58102, ND Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
20 29th Ave Ne
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5000
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1725 N Broadway
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5400
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Ben Franklin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1420 8th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2930 8th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5200
Gr: K-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 3rd St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-4600
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 N 29th St
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5100
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

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?
6 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 Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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