| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmore Public School District 2 | Fairdale | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 27 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Valley-Edinburg Public School District 118 | Edinburg | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 207 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Midway Public School District 128 | Forest River | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 200 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Park River Area Public School District 8 | Adams | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 485 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Fordville-Lankin Public School District 5 | Fordville | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 50 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Grafton Public School District 18 | Grafton | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 949 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Minto Public School District 20 | Minto | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 308 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Walsh County compares
Together they enroll 2,226 students across 16 schools. The largest is Grafton Public School District 18 with 949 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the North Dakota average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Walsh County, North Dakota
Walsh County has 7 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Walsh County is Edmore Public School District 2 (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 Walsh County, ND?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Walsh 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 Walsh County, ND?
Of the districts serving Walsh County, Edmore Public School District 2 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.