For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,294 students in Walsh County, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walsh County, ND are Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople, Park River Area Elementary School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walsh County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Walsh County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Walsh County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
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 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
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 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
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 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
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 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
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 elementary schools in Walsh County, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walsh County, ND include Valley-edinburg Elementary School-hoople, Park River Area Elementary School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Walsh County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Walsh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walsh County?
Walsh County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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