For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,599 students in Fargo, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fargo, ND are Discovery Middle School, Ben Franklin Middle School and Carl Ben Eielson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fargo, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Fargo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fargo, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 40th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-3300
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 13th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
1780 17th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4100
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4100
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Fargo, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Gr: 6-7 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1035 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
555 8th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Gr: K-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1026 10th St North
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Gr: 3-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fargo, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fargo, ND include Discovery Middle School, Ben Franklin Middle School and Carl Ben Eielson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fargo?
6 public middle schools are located in Fargo.
What is the racial composition of students in Fargo?
Fargo public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Fargo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fargo include: Discovery Middle School vs. Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, Ben Franklin Middle School vs. Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, Carl Ben Eielson Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School