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Top 10 Best Moorhead Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,183 students in Moorhead, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Moorhead, MN are Moorhead Alc, West Central Academy-s and S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moorhead, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moorhead have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Moorhead, MN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 141 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Grades: 4-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 40th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Grades: K-4
| 687 students
Rank: #44.
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4400 24th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Grades: K-4
| 624 students
Rank: #55.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 S 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Grades: K-4
| 595 students
Rank: #66.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Grades: 3-12
| 13 students
Rank: #77.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Grades: 5-8
| 2,167 students
Rank: #88.
Moorhead Online Elementary Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3702
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Robert Asp Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 N 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Grades: K-4
| 622 students
Rank: n/an/a
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Grades: K-4
| 287 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Moorhead, Minnesota

Moorhead, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Msum Bridges Hall, 1104 7th Av
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rralc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 32nd Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 77 students
919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Moorhead, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Moorhead, MN include Moorhead Alc, West Central Academy-s and S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moorhead?
10 public elementary schools are located in Moorhead.
What is the racial composition of students in Moorhead?
Moorhead public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Moorhead are often viewed compared to one another?

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