Public schools in Moorhead, MN
17 open public schools with an address in Moorhead, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,571
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Moorhead public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Moorhead, MN: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high, 4 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,571 students, an average of 445 per school. The largest campus is Horizon Middle School (2,158 students), and the largest elementary school is S.G. Reinertsen Elementary (719).
Every listed school belongs to Moorhead Area Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 47% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Moorhead
Elementary schools in Moorhead
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Dodds Elementary School Moorhead Area Public Schools | KG–04 | 625 | 13.1:1 | |
| Ellen Hopkins Elementary Moorhead Area Public Schools | KG–04 | 616 | 14.2:1 | |
| Moorhead Online Elementary Academy Moorhead Area Public Schools | KG–06 | 0 | — | |
| Probstfield Elementary Moorhead Area Public Schools | KG–04 | 290 | 41.4:1 | |
| Robert Asp Elementary Moorhead Area Public Schools | KG–04 | 580 | 13.4:1 | |
| S.G. Reinertsen Elementary Moorhead Area Public Schools | KG–04 | 719 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Moorhead
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Middle School Moorhead Area Public Schools | 05–08 | 2,158 | 16.9:1 |
High schools in Moorhead
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead ALC Moorhead Area Public Schools · Alternative School | 05–12 | 138 | 9.4:1 | |
| Moorhead ALC - Barnesville Moorhead Area Public Schools · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Moorhead ALC: DGF Secondary Moorhead Area Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Moorhead High School Moorhead Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,122 | 19:1 | |
| Moorhead High School Career Academy Moorhead Area Public Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Moorhead Online Secondary Academy Moorhead Area Public Schools | 07–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Moorhead
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead Voluntary PreKindergarten Moorhead Area Public Schools | PK–PK | 20 | — | |
| Probstfield Center for Education Moorhead Area Public Schools · Special Education School | PK–PK | 253 | 7.3:1 | |
| West Central Academy-N Moorhead Area Public Schools · Alternative School | 03–12 | 16 | — | |
| West Central Academy-S Moorhead Area Public Schools · Alternative School | 04–12 | 34 | 7.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.2%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black15%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Moorhead schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,571 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Moorhead
How many public schools are in Moorhead, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Moorhead: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 7,571 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Moorhead?
All listed public schools with an address in Moorhead belong to Moorhead Area Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Moorhead?
Moorhead High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Moorhead, with 2,122 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Moorhead?
No school with an address in Moorhead is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Moorhead schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Moorhead public schools is 13.6:1, similar to the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Moorhead guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities