Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked ND School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Oak Grove Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked ND School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Oak Grove Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, 504 accommodations, mild learning support, differentiated teaching
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
Student Body
Total Students
747 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 14%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
13 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP CalculusAP Statistics
BIO 151 Ecology incl LabBIOL 150 Genetics incl Lab
CHEM 121 incl LabENG 110 College Composition 1
ENG 220 Intro to LiteratureHIST 103 United States to 1877
HIST 104 United States to PresentMATH 104 Finite Mathematics
MATH 107 PrecalculusMATH 165 Calculus
MATH 210 Elementary StatisticsPSYCH 111 Intro to Psychology
PSYCH 250 Developmental Psychology
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants and polo shirts of school colors
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance totaling over $700,000 is awarded annually with nearly one-quarter of the assistance amount awarded in the form of grants and work study. Merit-Based scholarships are also available in addition to tuition assistance.
% on Financial Aid
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
College Acceptance Rate
99%
Admissions Director
Kim Forness
Admissions Associate
Kara Burt
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
AcalympicsBible Study-Girls and Boys
Board Game ClubBoy and Girl Scouts
Close-UpDebate Team
MATHCOUNTS TeamMission Trips
National Honor SocietyPhilanthropy and Youth Club
Robotics TeamSpeech and Debate
Student CouncilYearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Brass EnsembleCarolers
Chapel ChoirConcert Choir
DramaGrover Chimes
Grover Choir Squad-1st-5th grOne Act Play
Pep BandPercussion Ensemble
Theatre ArtsWorship Team
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bio GirlsYouth Track and Field/XC
School Notes
- The mission of Oak Grove Lutheran School is to express God's love by nurturing students for academic achievement, lifelong Christian commitment and loving service throughout the world.
- Oak Grove Lutheran School is committed to providing an outstanding academic experience with a strong grounding in Christian faith.
- The school, founded in 1906, has a proven reputation for high-quality academic training in a Christian context, offering a fully accredited, challenging program in a wholesome environment.
- School Mascot: Timber, The Grover, Is The Icon For Oak Grove Students And Alum. His Name Not Only Means "wood" But "stronghold, Foundation And Progression."
- The mission of Oak Grove Lutheran School is to express God's love by nurturing students for academic achievement, lifelong Christian commitment and loving service throughout the world. Oak Grove Lutheran School is committed to providing an outstanding academic experience with a strong grounding in Christian faith. The school has a proven reputation for high-quality academic training in a Christian context, offering a fully accredited, challenging program in a wholesome environment.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Oak Grove Lutheran School cost?
Oak Grove Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.
What schools are Oak Grove Lutheran School often compared to?
Oak Grove Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Oak Grove Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Oak Grove Lutheran School is 95%, which is equal to the national average of 95%.
What sports does Oak Grove Lutheran School offer?
Oak Grove Lutheran School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Oak Grove Lutheran School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for most sports offered.
What is Oak Grove Lutheran School's ranking?
Oak Grove Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Oak Grove Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Oak Grove Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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