Best Public Schools in Zip Code 58790

Summary:

The 58790 zip code area is home to two schools - Velva Elementary School and Velva High School, both part of the Velva 1 school district. While Velva Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in North Dakota, Velva High School has seen more fluctuations in its performance.

Velva Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and boasting math and reading proficiency rates significantly above the state averages. The school's 4th and 6th grade students, in particular, demonstrate exceptional performance, with proficiency rates exceeding 60% and even reaching 79.5% in 6th grade reading. In contrast, Velva High School has experienced more variability in its rankings, ranging from 2nd in the state to 83rd in the most recent year, with its academic proficiency rates falling below the state averages.

Both schools have similar student populations, with around 20% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the high chronic absenteeism rate at Velva Elementary School (20%) is an area of concern that the district should address. Additionally, the consistent per-student spending between the two schools suggests an opportunity to better target resources and support to improve performance at the high school level.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)								A-Plus Reading (2025)								A-Plus Science (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 3rd Grade	A-Plus Math 4th Grade	A-Plus Math 5th Grade	A-Plus Math 6th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math 10th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 3rd Grade	A-Plus Reading 4th Grade	A-Plus Reading 5th Grade	A-Plus Reading 6th Grade	A-Plus Reading 7th Grade	A-Plus Reading 8th Grade	A-Plus Reading 10th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 4th Grade	A-Plus Science 8th Grade	A-Plus Science 10th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Velva Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	101 4th St W	Velva	58790	McHenry County	Velva 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 338-2022	217	20	10.6	22.6%	196 (90.3%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	72.4	40^th of 216 public elementary schools	81.5%		74.4	34^th of 217 public elementary schools	84.3%	6	39.5	69.0	39.0	79.0	59.0	49.0		54.0	29.5	59.5	59.0	79.5	39.5	49.5		54.0	69.0	39.0		49.0	$12,449	$313	$12,137
Velva High School	Public	7-12	101 4th St W	Velva	58790	McHenry County	Velva 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 338-2022	222	16	14.1	22.1%	208 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	34.8	83^rd of 125 public high schools	33.6%		92	2^nd of 122 public high schools	98.4%	81							19.5	19.5							49.5	49.5			19.5	19.5	$12,449	$313	$12,137

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Cities Near Zip Code 58790

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Velva	0.23 mi	2	70^th
Sawyer	6.12 mi	2
Granville	14.68 mi	2	35^th
Surrey	15.42 mi	2	111^th
Minot	16.86 mi	22	100^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

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