Public schools in West Fargo, ND
17 open public schools with an address in West Fargo, 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
8,615
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
North Dakota median 10.6:1
Charter schools
0
3 virtual
An overview of West Fargo public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in West Fargo, ND: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,615 students, an average of 507 per school. The largest campus is West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students), and the largest elementary school is Brooks Harbor Elementary School (537).
Every listed school belongs to West Fargo 6. 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 11.8:1, higher than 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 virtual 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 32% 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 West Fargo
Elementary schools in West Fargo
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Elementary School West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 377 | 11.8:1 | |
| Brooks Harbor Elementary School West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 537 | 14.7:1 | |
| Eastwood Elementary School West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 387 | 10.3:1 | |
| Freedom Elementary School West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 473 | 12.8:1 | |
| L E Berger Elementary School West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 360 | 11.1:1 | |
| Legacy Elementary School West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 456 | 13.2:1 | |
| South Elementary School West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 367 | 10.6:1 | |
| West Fargo Elementary Virtual Academy West Fargo 6 · Virtual | KG–05 | 10 | — | |
| Westside Elementary School West Fargo 6 | KG–05 | 397 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in West Fargo
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney Middle School West Fargo 6 | 06–08 | 1,006 | 11.7:1 | |
| Liberty Middle School West Fargo 6 | 06–08 | 1,103 | 10.5:1 | |
| West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy West Fargo 6 · Virtual | 06–08 | 13 | — |
High schools in West Fargo
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo Community High School West Fargo 6 | 09–12 | 53 | 5.9:1 | |
| West Fargo High School West Fargo 6 | 09–12 | 1,380 | 13.3:1 | |
| West Fargo High Virtual Academy West Fargo 6 · Virtual | 09–12 | 116 | — | |
| West Fargo Sheyenne High School West Fargo 6 | 09–12 | 1,400 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in West Fargo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center West Fargo 6 | PK–PK | 180 | 10:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.6%
- Hispanic6%
- Black18.6%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 West Fargo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,615 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Fargo
How many public schools are in West Fargo, ND?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in West Fargo: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,615 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Fargo?
All listed public schools with an address in West Fargo belong to West Fargo 6. 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 West Fargo?
West Fargo Sheyenne High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Fargo, with 1,400 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Fargo?
No school with an address in West Fargo 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 West Fargo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Fargo public schools is 11.8:1, higher than 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 West Fargo 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.
Nearby North Dakota cities
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