FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Educating and Empowering All Students to Succeed
Overview
A majority of the City of Fargo is served by the Fargo Public School District, who currently educates more than 11,200 students in kindergarten through grade 12.
Fargo Public Schools’ Explorer Academy Program, Virtual Academy, Self-Directed Academy, Trollwood Performing Arts School, Early Childhood Special Education Program, Adult Education Program, Dakota High School and comprehensive elementary, middle and high schools demonstrate the District’s commitment to a rich academic experience for all students. FPS offers a wide range of classes, activities and athletics for students to meet their abilities and interests. Students graduate being choice ready – meaning they are able to enter college, the military or our workforce and most importantly, exemplify the fulfillment of Fargo Public Schools’ mission to educate and empower all students to succeed.
Check out the FPS Fast Facts below.
26 Schools
- 16 Elementary Schools
- 3 Comprehensive Middle Schools
- 3 Comprehensive High Schools
- 1 K-12 Virtual Academy
- 1 6-8 Self-Directed Academy
- 1 Alternative High School
- 1 K-8 Special Education Day School
Enrollment: 11,263
- Elementary Enrollment (K-5): 5,104
- Middle School Enrollment (6-8): 2,663
- High School Enrollment (9-12): 3,496
* As of August 27, 2025
Average Elementary Class Size: 20
Average ACT Test Score:
FPS: 19.8
ND: 19.3
More than 1.9 million meals served per year
64% of our teachers hold a Master Degree or higher
18% of students qualify to receive Special Education Services
9% of students in grades 3-8 receive formalized Gifted Services
9% of students are English Learners
37% of students receive free or reduced meals
General Fund Budget is approximately $213 million
Fourth largest employer in the Fargo-Moorhead community, with more than 2,200 full and part-time employees