For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,144 students in Walsh County, ND (there are , serving 40 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Walsh County, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Walsh County, ND are Midway High School, Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople and Fordville-lankin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walsh County, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Walsh County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Walsh County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midway High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2040 Myrtle Ave
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Hoople, ND 58243
(701) 894-6226
Gr: PK-2 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Fordville-lankin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Park River Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Park River Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
704 5th St W
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Park River, ND 58270
(701) 284-7164
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Valley-edinburg High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 5th St S
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 33rd Ave Ne
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Forest River, ND 58233
(701) 869-2432
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Minto High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 4th St
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Fordville-lankin Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 Main St N
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Minto Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 4th St
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Minto, ND 58261
(701) 248-3479
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Walsh County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Park St
Adams, ND 58210
(701) 944-2745
Adams, ND 58210
(701) 944-2745
Gr: K-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
1540 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1739
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1739
Gr: PK-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
600 5th St South
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Edinburg, ND 58227
(701) 993-8312
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Po Box 127
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1548 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1930
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
1556 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1469
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1469
Gr: 7-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Po Box 126
Lankin, ND 58250
(701) 593-6232
Lankin, ND 58250
(701) 593-6232
Gr: 1-6 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
102 Nash Dr
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1891
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-1891
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
North Valley Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1540 School Rd
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-3705
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-3705
Upper Valley Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
516 Cooper Ave
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-2574
Grafton, ND 58237
(701) 352-2574
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walsh County, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Walsh County, ND include Midway High School, Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople and Fordville-lankin High School.
How many public schools are located in Walsh County?
13 public schools are located in Walsh County.
What percentage of students in Walsh County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Walsh County are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walsh County?
Walsh County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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