For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 56 students in Fordville, ND (there are , serving 40 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in Fordville, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Fordville, ND are Fordville-lankin High School and Fordville-lankin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fordville, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Fordville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fordville, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Fordville, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 127
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Fordville, ND 58231
(701) 229-3297
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fordville, ND?
The top ranked public schools in Fordville, ND include Fordville-lankin High School and Fordville-lankin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fordville?
2 public schools are located in Fordville.
What percentage of students in Fordville go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in Fordville are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fordville?
Fordville public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public schools average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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