For the 2026 school year, there are 60 private schools serving 11,847 students in North Dakota (there are 536 public schools, serving 122,204 students). 9% of all K-12 students in North Dakota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $7,290 for elementary schools and $9,883 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in North Dakota include Trinity Elementary North School, Brentwood Adventist Christian School, and St. Alphonsus School.
The average acceptance rate is 83% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 14% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
83% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Seventh Day Adventist.
Overview
This State (ND)
US
# Schools
60 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
11,847 Students
5,709,187 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
933 Teachers
507,757 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,956
$15,012
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$7,073
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$60.79 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.65
# American Indian Students
288 Students
30,181 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
187 Students
265,374 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
299 Students
508,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
302 Students
417,245 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
8,228 Students
2,938,314 Students
% White Students
69%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
36 Students
22,255 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,618 Students
1,471,961 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked North Dakota Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Bennett (1 schools), Clara Barton (1 schools), Downtown (1 schools), Lewis And Clark (1 schools), Southpointe (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in North Dakota?
The top-ranked private schools in North Dakota include Trinity Elementary North School, Brentwood Adventist Christian School, and St. Alphonsus School.
How many private schools are located in North Dakota?
There are 60 private schools are located in North Dakota.
How much do private schools cost in North Dakota?
The average private school tuition in North Dakota is $7,290 for elementary schools and $9,883 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in North Dakota?
Approximately 14% of students in North Dakota private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in North Dakota go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in North Dakota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in North Dakota?
83% of private schools in North Dakota are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Seventh Day Adventist.
Which private schools in North Dakota are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in North Dakota include: St. Joseph's School vs. Williston Trinity Christian School, Williston Trinity Christian School vs. St. Joseph's School, St. Joseph Catholic Montessori School vs. Christ The King Catholic Montessori School
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