For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 953 students in Grafton, ND.
The top-ranked public schools in Grafton, ND are Grafton High School, Grafton Junior High School and Century Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grafton, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Grafton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grafton, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grafton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1548 School Road
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Grafton Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1556 School Road
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1540 School Road
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Gr: PK-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grafton, ND?
The top-ranked public schools in Grafton, ND include Grafton High School, Grafton Junior High School and Century Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grafton?
3 public schools are located in Grafton.
What is the racial composition of students in Grafton?
Grafton public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Dakota public schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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