MENU Contact Us Education Grand Forks Education: Preparing Caliber Workforce Grand Forks Region Economic DevelopmentGrand Forks AdvantageEducation 1 2 3 Previous Next The Grand Forks region has a long-standing commitment to education. With some of the highest attendance and graduation rates in the nation, our future workforce is raised on a strong tradition of high academic standards, dedication, and dependability. Our public K-12 systems provide some of the best technical preparation programs in the Upper Midwest and area colleges and universities extend this training and education with unparalleled programs that are preparing thousands of young adults for careers in the fastest growing regional and global careers. K-12 Schools There are 4 private schools and 9 public school districts of Grand Forks County, where graduation rates average 89 percent. The Grand Forks Public School District, which includes elementary schools on the Grand Forks Air Force base, is the largest district with more than 7,000 students. In Polk County, Minnesota, which includes East Grand Forks, there are 11 public school districts and five private schools. Schools throughout the two-county region have teacher – to – student ratios ranging from 9:1 to 16:1. Students excel beyond academics, too. This area is home to a variety of state titles – whether you’re a mathlete, athlete, or both! The schools provide a safe and respectful environment for children to strive while thinking critically, creatively, and collaboratively. Universities and Colleges Higher education in the region is anchored by the state’s flagship, the University of North Dakota, consistently ranked in the Top 200 among U.S. News & World Reports best universities lists. And the awards don’t stop there! US News & World Report ranked the University of Minnesota-Crookston as the #1 Midwest Regional Public College in 2013 and Mayville State University was #4 on the same list. And Northland Community and Technical College was voted a Top 10 Community College in the nation. Any way you look at it, our higher ed scene will set you up for a lifetime of accomplishment. University of North Dakota | Northland Community & Technical College University of Minnesota, Crookston | Mayville State University Note: When visiting the EDC office, please use available street parking or available public spaces in ramps located downtown. Stay Connected LEADING INVESTORS Site Search Search for: Copyright © 2021 Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Website by AE2S COMMUNICATIONS