For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,626 students in Grand Forks, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Forks, ND are Schroeder Middle School, South Middle School and Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Forks, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Grand Forks have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grand Forks, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schroeder Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2330
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
South Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1999 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2345
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2345
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2360
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Forks, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Forks, ND include Schroeder Middle School, South Middle School and Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grand Forks?
3 public middle schools are located in Grand Forks.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Forks?
Grand Forks public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Grand Forks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grand Forks include: Schroeder Middle School vs. Valley Middle School, Valley Middle School vs. Schroeder Middle School, Valley Middle School vs. South Middle School
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