Public schools in Grand Forks, ND
18 open public schools with an address in Grand Forks, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,514
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
North Dakota median 10.6:1
Charter schools
0
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Grand Forks public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Grand Forks, ND: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,514 students, an average of 470 per school. The largest campus is Red River High School (1,190 students), and the largest elementary school is Discovery Elementary School (567).
Grand Forks 1 operates the most schools here (17), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 10.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 10.6:1. 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.
School choice options include 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% 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 Grand Forks
Elementary schools in Grand Forks
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin Elementary School Grand Forks 1 | PK–05 | 367 | 12.2:1 | |
| Century Elementary School Grand Forks 1 · Magnet | PK–05 | 493 | 11.8:1 | |
| Discovery Elementary School Grand Forks 1 | PK–05 | 567 | 17.7:1 | |
| J Nelson Kelly Elementary School Grand Forks 1 | PK–05 | 482 | 13:1 | |
| Lake Agassiz Elementary School Grand Forks 1 | PK–05 | 464 | 12.7:1 | |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School Grand Forks 1 | PK–05 | 178 | 13.7:1 | |
| Phoenix Elementary School Grand Forks 1 | PK–05 | 235 | 9.6:1 | |
| Viking Elementary School Grand Forks 1 | PK–05 | 328 | 7.9:1 | |
| Wilder Elementary School Grand Forks 1 | KG–05 | 184 | 9.9:1 | |
| Winship Elementary School Grand Forks 1 · Magnet | PK–05 | 212 | 8.9:1 |
Middle schools in Grand Forks
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schroeder Middle School Grand Forks 1 | 06–08 | 569 | 7.5:1 | |
| South Middle School Grand Forks 1 · Magnet | 06–08 | 549 | 6.2:1 | |
| Valley Middle School Grand Forks 1 | 06–08 | 508 | 9.4:1 |
High schools in Grand Forks
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School Grand Forks 1 | 09–12 | 1,115 | 13.6:1 | |
| Community Alternative High School Grand Forks 1 | 09–12 | 73 | 7.6:1 | |
| Grand Forks Virtual High School Grand Forks 1 | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Red River High School Grand Forks 1 | 09–12 | 1,190 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Grand Forks
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School for the Blind Nd Vision Services/School for the Blind | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.8%
- Hispanic11.6%
- Black7.4%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Grand Forks schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,514 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Grand Forks
How many public schools are in Grand Forks, ND?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Grand Forks: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,514 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Grand Forks?
Schools with an address in Grand Forks belong to 2 education agencies, led by Grand Forks 1 (17 schools), Nd Vision Services/School for the Blind (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Grand Forks?
Red River High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Grand Forks, with 1,190 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Grand Forks?
No school with an address in Grand Forks is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Dakota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Grand Forks schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Grand Forks public schools is 10.9:1, similar to the North Dakota school median of 10.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Grand Forks 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 North Dakota cities