Best 58103 North Dakota Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 749 students in 58103, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 58103, ND are Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 58103 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 58103, ND have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).

Best 58103, ND Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 13th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Explorer Academy
1780 17th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4100
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Self-directed Academy
1305 9th Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 58103, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 58103, ND include Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 58103?
4 public middle schools are located in 58103.
What is the racial composition of students in 58103?
58103 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).

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