For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,599 students in Fargo, ND.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fargo, ND are Discovery Middle School, Ben Franklin Middle School and Carl Ben Eielson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fargo, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Fargo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fargo, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 40th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-3300
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Ben Franklin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1420 8th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-3600
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 13th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Fargo K-8 Virtual Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-1000
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
1780 17th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4100
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4100
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Fargo, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-3000
Gr: 6-7 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1035 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4200
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
555 8th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4500
Gr: K-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1026 10th St North
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 446-5300
Gr: 3-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fargo, ND?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fargo, ND include Discovery Middle School, Ben Franklin Middle School and Carl Ben Eielson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fargo?
6 public middle schools are located in Fargo.
What is the racial composition of students in Fargo?
Fargo public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Fargo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fargo include: Discovery Middle School vs. Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, Ben Franklin Middle School vs. Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, Carl Ben Eielson Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School
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