For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,058 students in West Fargo, ND.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Fargo, ND are West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy, Cheney Middle School and Liberty Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Fargo, ND public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Dakota public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in West Fargo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public middle school average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Fargo, ND (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2001
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2001
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Cheney Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 17th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2090
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2090
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 36th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2671
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2671
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
West Fargo, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cass County Career And Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2000
800 40th Ave East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 8
109 3rd St East
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2102
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
800 40th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2160
Gr: 8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
West Fargo Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
207 Main Ave W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 356-2003
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Fargo, ND?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Fargo, ND include West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy, Cheney Middle School and Liberty Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Fargo?
3 public middle schools are located in West Fargo.
What is the racial composition of students in West Fargo?
West Fargo public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public middle schools average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in West Fargo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in West Fargo include: Cheney Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School, Liberty Middle School vs. Cheney Middle School
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