Welcome to the home of the Li'l Cougars. We are a small, rural district in the Red River Valley, centered thirty minutes from Crookston, forty-five minutes from Moorhead, and one hour from East Grand Forks.

Located in the heart of the Red River Valley, extending over 345 square miles, the district encompasses 4 communities; Ada, Borup, Hendrum, and Halstad. The 1 elementary school and 1 high school serve approximately 700 students.

Our district has much to celebrate. We have been recognized over the past few years for many awards and accomplishments.

What makes Ada-Borup-West Elementary Great:

• A dedicated faculty and staff

• Great students

• Small class sizes to meet the needs of our students

• Our kindergarten is all-day, every-day

• We offer Earl Childhood classes for preschool students

• Gifted and talented opportunities 

• Title I programming to assist students in the areas of math and reading

• Daily trivia to enrich our students 

• Reading and Math incentives that recognize excellence in education

• Strong test scores- our students score well on both the district assessments and MCA II tests

• We strive to meet the individual needs of our students in our school

The purpose of the Ada-Borup-West Elementary School is to provide a climate of quality education in a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment, which addresses the individual needs and growth of the students and staff members.

Address 604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN, 56510

Phone (218) 784-5300