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Best North Dakota Private Daycares & Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 41 private daycares & preschools serving 10,743 students in North Dakota.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Dakota include Trinity Elementary North School, Hope Christian Academy, and Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School.
The average tuition cost is $6,227, which is lower than the North Dakota average tuition cost of $6,820.
88% of private daycares & preschools in North Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 41
  • # Students Served: 10,743

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 41
  • # Students Served: 10,743

Top Ranked North Dakota Private Daycares & Preschools (2026)

Map of Bishop Ryan Catholic School
Bishop Ryan Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
316 11th Ave NW
Minot, ND 58703
(701) 838-3355
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Map of Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School
Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students
Catholic
508 Raymond St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-5484
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Map of Hope Christian Academy
Hope Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
2891 5th Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-3919
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Map of Light Of Christ Catholic Schools
Light Of Christ Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,291 students
Catholic
1025 N 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 425-0793
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Map of Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 893-3073
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Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo
Oak Grove Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 28
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
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Map of Our Redeemers Christian School
Our Redeemers Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Other Lutheran
700 16th Ave Se
Minot, ND 58701
(701) 839-0772
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Map of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 students
Catholic
5600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
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Map of St. John's Academy
St. John's Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
215 5th St Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3397
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Map of St. Johns School
St. Johns School
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Catholic
122 2nd St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-6116
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Map of Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Christian
1915 Shiloh Dr
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 221-2104
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Map of Trinity Catholic Schools
Trinity Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 666 students
Catholic
810 Empire Rd
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 483-6081
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Map of Trinity Elementary North School
Trinity Elementary North School
Gr: PK-12 | 663 students
Catholic
810 Empire Road
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 483-6081
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Map of Trinity Elementary West
Trinity Elementary West
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students
Catholic
145 3rd Ave W
Dickinson, ND 58601
(701) 225-8094
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Map of Academy For Children
Academy For Children
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Montessori School
20 8th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 280-0718
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Map of Children's Montessori Center
Children's Montessori Center
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Montessori School
1612 Tom Williams Dr S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 232-1133
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Map of Christ The King Catholic Montessori School
Christ The King Catholic Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Catholic)
505 10th Ave Nw
Mandan, ND 58554
(701) 663-6200
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Map of Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1025 14th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 232-7747
(1)
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Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo
Grand Forks Montessori Academy
Gr: NS-3 | 37 students
Montessori School
1420 24th Ave S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
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Map of Holy Family St. Marys School
Holy Family St. Marys School
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
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41
Private Schools
10,743
Students
$6,227
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Dakota?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in North Dakota include Trinity Elementary North School, Hope Christian Academy, and Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in North Dakota?
41 private daycares & preschools are located in North Dakota.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in North Dakota?
The average tuition cost is $6,227, which is lower than the North Dakota private school average tuition cost of $6,820.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in North Dakota?
North Dakota private daycares & preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the North Dakota private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in North Dakota?
88% of private daycares & preschools in North Dakota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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