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For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,763 students in West Fargo, ND (there are , serving 250 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in West Fargo, ND are educated in public schools (compared to the ND state average of 91%).

The top ranked public schools in West Fargo, ND are Legacy Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

West Fargo, ND public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in West Fargo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).