Fargo (N.D.) district is building an elementary that will replace 3 schools

The $45 million Horace Mann Elementary is set to open in 2028.
May 26, 2026
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  • The new school will replace three older elementary schools in Fargo.
  • The $45 million facility is designed to serve 444 students.
  • The existing 110-year-old Horace Mann school will be demolished in June.

The Fargo (North Dakota) district has broken ground on an elementary school that will replace three existing campuses.

The Forum reports that the new Horace Mann Elementary will be a $45 million facility and is set to open in 2028. It is being constructed on the site of the existing Horace Mann, a 110-year-old school.

The new school will have capacity for 444 students and replace the existing Horace Mann, Roosevelt and Madison elementary schools.

The district is scheduled to demolish the existing Horace Mann in June to clear the way for construction.

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Mike Kennedy has been writing about education for American School & University since 1999. He also has reported on schools and other topics for The Chicago Tribune, The Kansas City Star, The Kansas City Times and City News Bureau of Chicago. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.

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