📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Minnesota: 7 Rated Districts
MCA 2024–25 · percentile among Minnesota districts
| Rank in MN | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Win-E-Mac School District | Erskine | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #2 | Fertile-Beltrami School District | Fertile | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #3 | Fosston Public School District | Fosston | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #4 | Crookston Public School District | Crookston | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #5 | East Grand Forks Public School District | East Grand Forks | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #6 | Fisher Public School District | Fisher | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #7 | Climax-Shelly Public Schools | Climax | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
North Dakota: 5 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among North Dakota districts
| Rank in ND | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Larimore Public School District 44 | Larimore | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #2 | Thompson Public School District 61 | Thompson | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #3 | Northwood Public School District 129 | Northwood | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #4 | Grand Forks Public School District 1 | Grand Forks | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #5 | Midway Public School District 128 | Inkster | 5/10 Average | 46th |
Best School Districts in the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from MCA 2024–25 (Minnesota); EDFacts 2021–22 (North Dakota) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Minnesota part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in the Minnesota part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area, the highest-rated is Win-E-Mac School District (Erskine), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 80th percentile of Minnesota districts on MCA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the North Dakota part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in the North Dakota part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area, the highest-rated is Larimore Public School District 44 (Larimore), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 92nd percentile of North Dakota districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.