| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Public School District 3 | Reynolds | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 211 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Larimore Public School District 44 | Arvilla | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 390 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Thompson Public School District 61 | Thompson | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 656 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dakota Prairie Public School District 1 | Niagara | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 295 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Northwood Public School District 129 | Northwood | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 334 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Grand Forks Public School District 1 | Grand Forks | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 7,604 | 18 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Midway Public School District 128 | Gilby | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 200 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Grand Forks County compares
Together they enroll 9,690 students across 30 schools. The largest is Grand Forks Public School District 1 with 7,604 students. Districts here average 7.6/10, above the North Dakota average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Grand Forks County has 7 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Grand Forks County is Central Valley Public School District 3 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in North Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Grand Forks County, ND?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Grand Forks County, ND. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Grand Forks County, ND?
Of the districts serving Grand Forks County, Central Valley Public School District 3 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among North Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Dakota only, never across state lines.