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Best East Grand Forks Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,942 students in East Grand Forks, MN (there are , serving 755 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in East Grand Forks, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in East Grand Forks, MN are Central Middle School, East Grand Forks Senior High School and South Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Grand Forks, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in East Grand Forks have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in East Grand Forks, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
East Grand Forks Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1420 4th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-2405
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
South Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 13th St Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1149
Gr: 3-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
New Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
1427 6th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0908
Gr: PK-2 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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East Grand Forks, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1505 Central Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in East Grand Forks, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in East Grand Forks, MN include Central Middle School, East Grand Forks Senior High School and South Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Grand Forks?
4 public schools are located in East Grand Forks.
What percentage of students in East Grand Forks go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in East Grand Forks are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Grand Forks?
East Grand Forks public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Grand Forks are often viewed compared to one another?

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